[Airplanes on USS Hancock]

Photograph of the bow of the USS Hancock stocked with airplanes. Another ship can be seen in the background of the image.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beach Scene from Johnston Island]

Photograph of a beach scene on Johnston Island. Several palm trees sit to the left side of the photo and the sun can be seen setting in the background.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bingo the Dog]

Photograph of Bingo the dog standing for a photograph aboard the USS Hancock. The dog faces toward a strong wind.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bringing the Nurses Home]

Photograph of a group of nurses aboard the USS Hancock being transported back to the United States. The nurses are arranged into three rows and all wear collared shirts and sailor styled hats.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Gang in the Photo Lab]

Photograph of the Photography Division aboard the USS Hancock posing for a photo in the Photo Lab. There are 11 members posing and they all wear similar work attire.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of Unidentified Men]

Photograph of a group of unidentified men standing and sitting for a group portrait aboard the USS Hancock. All of the men wear similar work uniforms.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Johnston Island]

Photograph of an aerial shot of Johnston Island.
Date: August 20, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lieutenant Bishop]

Photograph of Lieutenant Bishop, the commanding officer of the Photography Division sitting at a desk on the U.S.S. Hancock. Lt. Bishop is wearing a light-colored collared uniform rolled up at the sleeves with two pockets on the front and a brimmed hat featuring the U.S. Navy's emblem. On the desk is a small metal paper basket, a bulky desk lamp, a pen stand, a black phone and a single document. The wall above the desk has a poster of a woman on it.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man at Desk]

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting with his feet on a desk aboard the USS Hancock. The man is wearing a button up shirt with long pants and his hair is combed back.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man at Podium]

Photograph of a man in costume standing at a podium aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. To the left of the podium a man wearing a cape and bonnet sits under a booth. To the right a man in costume sits at a fold out table.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man covered in shaving cream]

Photograph of a man in a chair covered in shaving cream laughing while two other sailors stand on either side of him during a Neptune Party. The two sailors wear matching white shirts with "Royal Barber" printed across them. The man in the chair holds a small dog in his arm.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man in "Electric Chair"]

Photograph of an unidentified sailor sitting in a makeshift "electric chair" during a Neptune Party aboard the USS Hancock. Another unidentified sailor stands to the side of the chair pretending to use the machine on the man in the chair.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man in Front of Airplane]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier smiling and standing in front of the propellers of an airplane. He is wearing a dark cap, a collared button up and white undershirt.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Lying Down]

Photograph of a sailor being laid down surrounded by men dressed as doctors during a Neptune Party aboard the USS Hancock. A man in a suit and top hat stands to the left of the sailor and doctors.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Rolling Dough]

Photograph of an unidentified sailor working on rolling dough aboard the USS Hancock. The sailor is wearing a white shirt with a sailor hat and holding a rolling pin.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Running]

Photograph of a man running through a line of men on either side of him as they hit him with objects during a Neptune Party for new soldiers coming aboard the USS Hancock.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Running Up Plank]

Photograph of an unidentified sailor running up a plank aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. Six other unidentified sailors surround the plank, and several sailors stand lined up at the top of the Hancock, waiting for the sailor to run the plank.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man with Bingo the Dog]

Photograph of an unidentified man with a dog identified as "Bingo". The dog stands on its hind legs and leans against the man in the photo.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man with Broom]

Photograph of an unidentified sailor holding a broom in the kitchen of the USS Hancock. The man is wearing a white apron and sailor hat and facing directly towards the camera.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Measuring Flour]

Photograph of an unidentified sailor measuring out flour aboard the USS Hancock. The sailor wears a light-colored shirt and a white chef's hat.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men at the Ready]

Photograph of sailors on the USS Hancock.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men climbing out of pool of water]

Photograph of unidentified men climbing out of a pool of water during a Neptune Party while aboard the USS Hancock. Behind the men climbing out of the pool, a few men stand behind them and splash water towards an upper deck of the ship. Several other men stand around the sides of the pool and on the upper level of the boat.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men Dressed as Judges]

Photograph of three men dressed as judges standing aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. The three men are wearing dark robes and wigs. Several other men gather around and look at the three men dressed as judges.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men dressed as pirates]

Photograph of a group portrait of men dressed as pirates for a Neptune Party aboard the USS Hancock. The men are lined up into two rows, and they all wear similar shirts and bandanas with skulls and crossbones. Several members of the group are wearing eye patches and holding swords.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History