Print, Photographic

One black and white photograph of the unveiling of a model of the bulk carrier, William Clay Ford, at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The photo shows a port side view of the model which is mounted on a dark wood base and is resting on a long counter in the museum. Museum visitors can be seen in the background. The harbor entrance canal and Duluth North Pier Lighthouse (left) can be seen through the museum windows in the far background. A typewritten label at the top of the photo reads "Great Lakes Bulk Carrier William Clay Ford, 1953." Handwritten pencil text on the verso reads "Adults, left to right [in front]: Howard Hogen, President, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, also Pres. Zenith Dredge Co.; Hon. Mayor Ben Boo, Mayor of City of Duluth; Captain Don Erickson, Master of the William Clay Ford; Ralph Knowlton, Ford Dealer, Duluth; C. Patrick Labadie, Curator of Marine Museum; and your wonderful model, Ray."

[Note: Pat Labadie started his career at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. He later became curator in Duluth for many years, and then was historical adviser to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena. JLS]