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Caption on back of photograph reads: "John W. Davis, well known New York lawyer, and former Presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket. Photographed on the S.S. Europa on his return to Gotham after a vacation trip abroad."

13. Former Presidential Candidate Returning From Europe, John W. Davis Aboard the S.S. Europa

14. John W. Davis Home in Clarksburg, W. Va.

Caption on back of photograph reads: "A happy trio. Left to right: Earl Reading; United States Ambassador John W. Davis, and Premier David Lloyd George, of Great Britain. This exceptional photograph was made on the occasion of the Premier's first day in the country on his recent short vacation. Earl Reading, apparently, is telling a humorous story."

15. Unusual Photograph of Three World Prominent Men on Vacation

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Woodrow Wilson York (center), 18, son of World War I's Sgt. Alvin York, and Woodrow's cousin, John Marion York (left, also 18), are shown with Pfc. James R. Davis after passing their pre-introduction physical. The cousins, who live within three miles of each other at Wolf River, near Pall Mall, Tennessee, were both accepted for army service, though they didn't care which military branch they were chosen for "so long as (I) get to do some shootin'". Their target preference is Japs (Japanese). Woodrow is Sgt. York's second son to go into the army, Ed York, 20, having been given a medical discharge after seven months service. Alvin York Jr., 22, will be called soon."

16. More Yorks for the Army, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

Whale boat crew that won a race near San Pedro, California, on February 4, 1934 with a time of 16 minutes, 7 seconds.  William Hand is identified as front row, far right.

17. U.S.S. West Virginia Whale Boat Crew

Portraits of the men in the U.S.S. West Virginia's S Division, which handled supply, disbursing, and commissary.  All photos are identified with last name and first initials.  Several of the men are also identified by nickname.  William Hand is at bottom center.

18. S-Division, U.S.S. West Virginia