John Woodward and Peter Gabriel on Nisqually Glacier, Mount Ranier, Washington
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.
Date
June 1942
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
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.; United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 87th.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
Source
John B. Woodward.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
