Object number:
2000.1.1299
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
February 18, 1941
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 13.62 in, W: 8 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
The Tribune photo, dated February 18, 1941, has the following caption attached to the back: " John R. Boyson kissed his wife farewell this morning and went away to the Army as a Selective Service volunteer. He took a year's leave from his job with the telephone company, for which Mrs. Boyson also works." Mr. Boyson's left arm is around Mrs. Boyson, and his right arm holds his suitcase. He is dresed ina business suit, collar and tie; she is wearing a hat, skirt, and matching fur trimmed jacket. [Note: Volunteering through selective service probably gave Mr. Boynton his choice of branch of service (e.g. Air Corps, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, or Army) as it did for me during World War II. JM 11/21/2000]
Concepts:
army; volunteer
Organizations:
Telephone Company; Selective Service
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