Historic sites

Ecuadorian President, Galo Plaza (seated) signs the guest book in the Little Parlor at Mount Vernon. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Austrian Vice-chancellor Adolf Scharf signing the guest register at Mount Vernon. Man at right is unidentified. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency Adolf Schaerf, Vice-Chancellor of Austria, to the United States, March 1-21, 1952."

U.S. Forest Chief Lyle F. Watts at Berchtesgarten, Germany, "the Eagle's Nest." Mr. Watts is in Europe to consult with French foresters.

Stuart A. Rice quote "Fireplace in British Officer's Hut. Excavated near W 204 St. - Foot of Inwood Hill. 37 Huts on this site have been uncovered under direction of Reginald Pelham Bolton". This snapshot was evidently taken in New York City.

Stuart A. Rice quote "Fort Ticonderoga. Enn & Maurice - posed by me."

Stuart A. Rice quote "West Point after we'd gone around the point". The view is from the Hudson River.

Stuart A. Rice quote "Excellent picture of main bldgs. at West Point. Observe the tunnel under the bldg. where the West Shore Line R.R. goes thru."

A bedroom in the Marshall's home at the 1859 Jail Museum complex in Independence, Missouri. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

An interior shot of the old schoolhouse at the 1859 Jail complex in Independence, Missouri. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Dining room of the Marshall's home at the 1859 Jail Museum complex in Independence, Missouri. From: George S. Zimbel collection.