These records are audiovisual materials that document the private and public life of George H. W. Bush. The majority of this collection are photographs of Bush as Vice President (1981-1989) and President (1989-1993). Also included in this collection are historical materials related to the Bush family from the years prior to 1981. There are also photographs that document the daily activities of Vice President Dan Quayle (1989-1993).
Series & File Units
George H. W. Bush Historical Photographs
This series contains George H. W. Bush family photographs documenting Mr. Bush's family life, business career, and public service prior to 1981. Significant time periods covered include his time as United States Congressman, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Chief of the United States Liaison in China, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Date
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Local ID
GB-WHPO-008
NAID
595271
Record Type(s)
Photographs and other Graphic Materials
Extent
110 negatives; 110 photocopies of 110 photographs; 200 photographs
Restrictions
Access Restriction
Undetermined
Materials may be closed under restrictions of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Use Restriction
Unrestricted
Container List
George H. W. Bush with X-2 flight crew
NAID
485327644
Lt. (j.g.) George H. W. Bush with X-2 flight crew: radioman Joe Reichert (left) and turret gunner Leo W. Nadeau (right).
Aviators and crewmen rescued by the USS Finback during the first phase of Operation Stalemate II pose for a photo with officers of the USS Finback
NAID
485327659
Aviators and crewmen rescued by the USS Finback during the first phase of Operation Stalemate II pose for a photo with officers of the USS Finback (kneeling L to R): Ensign Thomas Keene (USS Enterprise), Lt (jg) George Bush (USS San Jacinto), Ensign James W. Beckman (USS Franklin), AOM 3/c James T. Stovall (USS Franklin), ARM 3/c John R. Dougherty (USS Franklin); Officers of the USS Finback (standing L to R): Lt James Griswold, Lt (jg) William H. Parkman, Lt (jg) Jack Peat, Ensign William Edwards, LCDR Dean Spratlin, LCDR Robert Williams, Lt. J. L. Lawrence, Lt. Lawrie Heyworth, Lt Jerry Redmond, Lt (jg) Ollie Brostrom. Keene, Stovall and Dougherty, were Avenger Crew members from USS Franklin, and were picked up off Iwo Jima. Bush and Beckman (a fighter pilot from the USS Enterprise) were rescued off Chichi Jima.
Original Commissioned Officers of VT-51, at Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia
NAID
557766862
Standing L to R: Ensign James J. Wykes, aviator; Ensign Stanley P. Butchart, aviator; Ensign Jack O. Guy, aviator; Ensign Lou J. Grab, aviator; Lt (jg) William G. White, ordnance officer; Ensign George H. W. Bush, aviator; Ensign Howard G. Boren, aviator; and Ensign Douglas H. West, aviator. (Sitting L to R): Ensign Francis M. Waters, aviator; Lt Forrest H. Daniels, personnel officer; Lt Richard R. Houle, aviator; Lt Ross G. Allen, intelligence officer; Lt Commander Donald Melvin, Commanding Officer; Lt Legare R. Hole, Executive Officer/aviator; Lt (jg) Milan S. Nemsak, aviator; and Lt (jg) Richard B. Plaisted, aviator.
George Bush talks on the phone while Barbara Bush looks on, George Bush for Senate Headquarters
NAID
485327706
As George Bush talks on the phone, his wife, Barbara, looks over his shoulder at the George Bush for Senate Headquarters, Aleene Smith's office, in Houston, TX, 1964
Photograph of George H. W. Bush at Age One and One-Half
NAID
186376
The photograph depicts George H. W. Bush taking his first steps at his grandfather's house in Kennebunkport, Maine.
George and Barbara Bush in China
NAID
485327662
George and Barbara Bush in China when he was Chief of US Liaison Office.
