Patterson, Richard C. (Richard Cunningham), 1886-1966

Lt. Col. Richard C. Patterson stands at attention beside the American flag. Handwritten in ink on reverse are the words, "Dick in Paris -1919." Photo was mounted on heavy paper. Below the photo in pencil are written "Henri M [illegible] Paris. Lt. Col. Patterson is the Administrative Officer of the American Peace Commission, 1918-1919.

Poor quality snapshot of a young Richard C. Patterson standing beside an automobile.

Richard C. Patterson, dressed in his army uniform, and an unidentified woman stand near an automobile. This was taken around the time of World War I.

Major Richard C. Patterson at his desk in Paris showing his reflection in the mirror behind him. Handwriting in black ink on the back reads, "2/8/19 A very poor picture of my office--others will be taken soon. Dick Note the Dictograph on my left which puts me in instant communication, without going through central, with 20 heads of departments. D" Lt. Col. Patterson is the Administrative Officer of the American Peace Commission, 1918-1919.

Richard C. Patterson sits in a sidecar of a motorcycle driven by an unidentified person. He appears to be in World War I military uniform.

Richard C. Patterson, in military uniform, stands at a doorway at Camp Chillicothe, Ohio. This was taken around the time of World War I.

John R. Steelman is attending the founding of the Inter-American Cultural and Trade Center in Miami, Florida. Standing, from left to right: Ambassador Richard C. Patterson, and Congressman George Smathers. Seated, left to right: John R. Steelman, unidentified man, and Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer.