Photograph of a race boat crew (wearing black trunks) and a whale boat crew (wearing white trunks). They are standing on the U.S.S. Texas.

Photograph of Rear Admiral Carleton Bryant standing with Captain Charles Baker on board the U.S.S. Texas in the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. According to the photo, the large shell between the men was one that "penetrated the ship off Cherbourg." Both men are wearing their black dress uniforms, with the ship's large guns looming overhead.

Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas ship party at the Lakewood Country Club in Long Beach, California in 1945. Two officers are seated next to a civilian woman front and center of the group.

Photograph of a dance for the U.S.S. Texas. The photograph says that this is the "annual ball held in Long Beach, California." This dance took place at the Masonic Temple in Long Beach. Many of the men are wearing funny hats on their heads.

Photograph of Henry Ford, barber of the U.S.S. Texas. In this picture Ford is sporting a curly mustache. "Rome, Georgia" is written on the back of the photo.

Photograph of three major U.S. Navy officers in San Francisco, California. The photo says that these men are gathered together for a "presentation of Distinguished Service Medal to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz." Nimitz is standing with (left to right) "Mrs. Nimitz, Admiral King, Admiral Halsey, and Mary Nimitz." Nimitz is seen shaking hands with Admiral King.

Photograph of aircraft flying over the U.S.S. Texas. According to the identification card "more than 180 service airplanes passed in review Aug. 14," honoring Admiral Jehu V. Chase who was about to retire from the United States battle fleet. The aircraft are flying in perfect triangular formation over the ship while in the harbor at San Diego, California. Admiral Chase was standing on the deck while this flyover occurred. Includes an information card.

Photograph of a group of sailors around a fireplace decorated for Christmas. These decorations were placed in one of the open rooms inside the U.S.S. Texas; this picture was taken while the ship was docked at the navy yard in Brooklyn, New York.

Photograph of a naval ceremony taking place at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Washington. Here Captain F. F. Rogers is seen relieving Captain S. A. Taffinder of his command of the U.S.S. Texas. The U.S.S. Texas is docked right behind the men. All of the officers and sailors are dressed in their fine uniforms.

Photograph of the Commander-in-Chief presenting award belts to the All-Navy Champions at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California. The officers are wearing their white naval uniforms, and the athletes behind them are either not wearing a shirt or are wearing dirty sweatshirts.

Photograph of the U.S.S. Texas' race-boat crew in 1920. This crew is divided into three rows for this picture, the bottom two rows are seated on the ground while the top row is standing against a pile of lumber. The photo says that this picture was taken in California, 1920.

Photograph of a sailor standing with his clarinet in his arms on the U.S.S. Texas while in San Pedro, California.

Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas ship party taking place at Lakewood Country Club in Long Beach California on October 23, 1945. One of the higher ranking officers is seated front and center with his wife to the right; people in the front few rows are mostly seated.

Portrait of Captain Fred Fremont Rogers of the United States Navy. Captain Rogers is wearing a black dress uniform for this picture. This portrait was made in Newport, Rhode Island in 1936.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas on display in Buffalo Bayou, taken from the shore with grass visible in the foreground. According to a handwritten note on the back of the photo, it was taken near the San Jacinto Battleground.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas decorated with flags. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "When a ship gets in full dress. Fourth July 1929, Rockland, Maine. If you have any of these pictures already, then give them to my mother."

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas on display in a small inlet of Buffalo Bayou with buildings on the shore around it.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas on the Hudson River with people looking on in the foreground.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas with crew members in Navy uniforms standing on the deck and land visible in the background.

Photograph of Claudia Lyon in a hat holding a large bouquet of flowers and standing behind a table decorated with an American flag at the launching of the U.S.S. Texas.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas on display with the San Jacinto Inn visible behind it.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas on display in a small inlet of Buffalo Bayou with the San Jacinto Monument in the background.

Photograph of U.S.S. Texas on display with buildings and trees around it.

Photograph of the U.S.S. Texas being launched in Newport News, Virginia, with people standing on the deck of the ship as well as on the dock.