Badge worn by Esther Ross at USS Arizona christening ceremony.
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Title
Badge worn by Esther Ross at USS Arizona christening ceremony.
Subject
Medals; USS Arizona (Battleship)
Description
Medal worn by Esther Ross as she christened the USS Arizona. This is made of metal recycled from a gun from the USS Maine, ominously tying together two naval tragedies and causes of wars over 40 years apart.
Creator
Anderson, Aengus
Source
USS Arizona Collection (AZ 517)
Date
1916-06-19
Contributor
Donated by Esther Ross Hoggan, who christened the Arizona and was active in getting the USS Arizona Collection established at University of Arizona.
Rights
Permission to use must be obtained from the University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections.
Format
jpeg
Type
Digital photo
Identifier
AZ 517 Box 42 Item 38; Accession # 74-3-2
Files
Collection
Citation
Anderson, Aengus, “Badge worn by Esther Ross at USS Arizona christening ceremony.,” Special Collections Online Exhibits, accessed April 26, 2024, https://exhibits.lib.arizona.edu/items/show/902.