Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952

Dockside view taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews at the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Ships can be seen in dock with sailors on board and a band and honor guard is at attention on the dock. Secretary Matthews is walking with a few others by the band and honor guard.

This scene includes a partial view of a Gray Line sightseeing bus filled with U.S. Navy personnel taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews to the U.S. Naval Shipyard at San Francisco, California. Secretary Matthews is seated in civilian clothes directly behind the bus driver. Other Navy officers and officials in view are not identified.

Dockside view taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews at the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. A ship can be seen in dock on the left with sailors on board. Secretary Matthews can be seen approaching the ramp up to the main dock. Smaller boats are also in view as well as three photographers taking pictures of the occasion.

This scene includes a partial view of a Gray Line sightseeing bus filled with U.S. Navy personnel and others taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews to the U.S. Naval Shipyard at San Francisco, California. Secretary Matthews is seated in civilian clothes directly behind the bus driver. Other Navy officers in view are not identified.

Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown standing on the left along with a group of seven Naval officers who are shown saluting. Secretary Matthews is on an inspection visit of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California.

Distance view of an honor guard and military band while Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews is on an inspection visit of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. View includes the touring bus on the right used by the Secretary as well as various buildings located near the dock. Secretary Matthews is wearing a top coat and standing with a group of Naval officers in front of the band.

This scene includes a partial view of a Gray Line sightseeing bus filled with U.S. Navy personnel and others taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews to the U.S. Naval Shipyard at San Francisco, California. Secretary Matthews is seated in civilian clothes directly behind the bus driver. Other Navy officers in view are not identified.

Dockside view taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews at the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Ships can be seen in dock with sailors on board and a band and honor guard is at attention on the dock. It looks like Secretary Matthews is walking toward a group of officers standing on the center far left of the photograph.

View of two Gray Line Sightseeing buses taking U.S. Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews, various Naval officers and others on a tour of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Secretary Matthews is partially in view seated directly behind the bus driver in the first bus. They appear to have just entered the inside of a dock side building.

Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews in civilian clothes is shown passing by a military honor guard while making an inspection visit of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Some Naval officers are walking behind him. They appear to be on a dockside area.