Smokey Bear is being introduced to school children at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Left to right: William T. Piper (with stripped tie), President of Piper Aircraft Corp.; unidentified Man; U.S. Forest Service Chief, Lyle F. Watts; Spicer Conant, 8, who accepted Smokey on behalf of the children of Washington, D.C.; Smokey; Stanlee Ann Miller, representing the children of New Mexico where Smokey was found; and Homer Pickens, Game Warden of New Mexico. Stanlee Ann Miller of Albuquerque is the granddaughter of New Mexico Senator Dennis Chavez.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Lyle Watts (second from left) at the dedication of Smokey Bear's new home at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Others in the photo are unidentified.
Smokey Bear with U.S. Forest Service Chief Lyle Watts at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Lyle Watts with Smokey Bear at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts welcome Smokey Bear at his dedication ceremony at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The banner reads, "Welcome, Smokey!" Spicer Conant, 8, who accepted Smokey on behalf of the children of Washington, D.C. stands in the center wearing a striped shirt. Behind him, left, is Lyle Watts, U.S. Forest Service Chief. Behind him, right, is U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico.
As U.S. Forest Service Chief Lyle Watts (left) looks on, the real Smokey Bear is presented with a fireman's helmet from an unidentified fire chief, right. The occasion was Smokey's dedication ceremony at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Lyle F. Watts, head of the U. S. Forest Service, and Smokey Bear each extend a hand of greeting at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Photo made from the original glass negative.
Chief of U.S. Forest Service Lyle Watts with Smokey Bear at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Smokey Bear Stands with Lyle Watts, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. Photo made from original glass negative.