Collection
GB-WHPO
NAID
1082
Collection Date
-
Partially Available Online
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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
-
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
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
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Trainees pose for a photo at NAS Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where George Bush received torpedo-bomber training, and flew the Avenger for the first time
NAID
557766864
Kneeling L to R: Mike Goldsmith, Leslie Mokry, Bill Shawcross, Tom Campanion, and Tex Ellison. (Standing L to R) Bill Donovan, Ralph Cole, Mort Landsburg, George Bush, and Lou Grab. Bush and Grab would later be assigned to Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51) aboard the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30).
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Barbara Pierce Bush
NAID
557766866
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The Bush Family, Spring 1959
NAID
485327692
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USS San Jacinto
NAID
485327701
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Barbara Pierce, circa 1943
NAID
485327703
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George and Barbara Bush campaign for Senate
NAID
485327707
George and Barbara Bush campaign for Senate (note the needlepoint bag made by Mrs. Bush)
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Midland Shell Softball Team- City Major League
NAID
485327709
Midland Shell Softball Team - City Major League front row: Frank McCormick, Will Salmon, B. W. David, L. H. Moncrief, Lee Nichols, C. T. Armstrong back row: J. W. Chappell, Richard Clarke, Hilton Ladner, Glenn Humphreys, George Bush, J. L. Hall.