John Woodward and Peter Gabriel on Nisqually Glacier, Mount Ranier, Washington
Date
June 1942
Summary
John B. Woodward (foreground) and Peter Gabriel (background) practice ice climbing techniques on Nisqualli Glacier, Mt. Rainier, Washington. Both 87th Mountain Infantry (reinforced) soldiers are roped together and wearing full knapsacks and ice axes. Gabriel is carrying a rifle.
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection.
Subject
Snow and ice climbing--Washington (State)--Mount Rainier--1940- 19; Rainier, Mount (Wash.)--1940-1950; Glaciers--Washington (State)--Mount Rainier--1940-1950; Soldiers--Washington (State)--Mount Rainier--1940-1950; Gabriel, Peter, Corporal; Woodward, John B., 1915-2016; United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 87th; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
John B. Woodward.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image file: ZZR700200363
Notes
Formerly F45877; Handwritten on back: "Photo possibly by the Signal Corp. taken on Nisqualli Glacier on Mt. rainier, June 1942. John Woodward (foreground) and Peter Gabriel (background)."; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7002003630
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