Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tibbett, Lawrence - Opera Baritone - 1944"

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Alice Lent Covert, novelist and short-story writer, whose new novel, The Eternal Mountain, will be published on May 19th. A native of Kansas and a resident of Oklahoma, Mrs. Covert was educated to be a concert pianist, is an ex-newspaper reporter and an ardent fisherman in addition to her successful career as an author."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

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 an aircraft carrier that has been tied to a pier on the left side of the photo. A tugboat can be seen between the two piers near the center of the photo. A table, two small flags, a ladder, a light, and a blurry hand can be seen in the foreground close to the camera.

Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.

Portrait of Mrs. Flora Whiting wearing an evening gown. (back of photo) This is Mrs. Flora Whiting of 740 Park Ave, N.Y.C. She gave me this picture on her own accord. 1944.

Photograph of New York City as seen from a ship from the ocean.

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Veteran of North Africa and Sicily , Lt. Col. John Corley, of Brooklyn , N. Y. (above) now in Britain , is one of those upon whose experience the high command will rely in the forthcoming invasion ."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Major League all-star catcher Mel Ott, left, and Giant manager Marty Purtell, right, talk with Oklahoma baseball star Howard Raines on his trip to New York for the All-American baseball game."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Gladys Swarthout, Opera Star"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Gladys Swarthout, Opera Star"

Photograph of the New York City skyline seen from a ship in the ocean, with the ship's rigging in the foreground.

Photograph of two ships in the ocean in front of the Statue of Liberty, taken from the deck of another ship, looking through the rigging.

Photograph of a distance shoreline seen at a distance from a ship.

Photograph of the Statue of Liberty, seen at a distance from the deck of a ship.

Photograph of the Statue of Liberty, seen from behind the rigging of a ship, with another ship near the island.

Photograph of the Statue of Liberty seen at a distance from a ship, with the ship's rigging in the foreground.

Photograph of piers of New York City as seen from aboard a ship. The deck of the ship is visible in the foreground. A rope wall and then a metal wall line the deck. Piles of rope can be seen on deck, as well as taut ropes that are attached to objects off-camera. Two long piers are visible behind the rope wall, and trees can be seen in the distance behind them. "Welcome Boat" is written on the reverse side of the photo.