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- 1938-03-23
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Mrs. Edwin Messenger cuddles her new baby, Diane Grant Messenger, on March 23, 1938. The baby was born March 11th aboard the U.S. Grant, a transport ship. The vessel was delivering soldiers and their families from war torn China to Fort Lewis. Mrs. Messenger's husband was a Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry. On March 12th, the day old Diane turned three days old as the ship crossed the international date line. Her middle name was in honor of the ship. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1).
Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Messenger, Diane Grant; Messenger, Edwin--Family; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940;