The Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention collection 1909.

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The Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention collection 1909.

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Chronicles President William H. Taft's Nov. 19, 1909 visit to Norfolk, Va., to attend the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention. Offers some excellent views of the area as well as shots of regional officials attending the conference. The convention's primary focus was to gain support and funding for the dredging a commercial waterway from Norfolk to Beaufort, N.C.

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The Mariners' Museum Library

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The Mariners' Museum Library

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Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention (1909 : Norfolk, Va.)

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United States. President (1909-1913 : Taft)

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Mann, Henry Chester

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One of Hampton Roads' most prolific and successful photographers; his photographs can be found in many area newspapers and journals from the early 20th century. Additional work of his may be found in the Virginia State Library in Richmond. From the description of The Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention collection 1909. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 42007735 ...