Soldiers from Rope One at Camp One, Mount Rainier Washington
Title-Alternative
v.2
Creator(s)
Bradley, Charles C., 1911-
Summary
View taken from above of four soldiers from the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment (re-enforced) Test Expedition, belonging to Rope One, led by Peter Gabriel, other members included Captain Albert Jackman and the photographer. They stand near two pyramid tents, which were being tested for effectiveness. The tents are pitched in small clearings in the snow with the extra snow piled on to one side for protection. Bags of equipment, backpacks and skis are stored outside the tents. The men are wearing anoraks with the hoods up, wool pants and shoe-packs.
Date
[May 1942]
Notes
For physical location, see Slide Collection Notebook, volume 2 (2.19.90); Kodak 828 slide format.; Original transparency has scratches and dust spots.; Rope I, Camp I and #8 handwritten on the original slide-mount.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7002009521
Physical Description
1 phototransparency : Kodachrome slide ; 35mm.
Is Part Of
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection.; 10th Mountain Division Resource Center Slide Collection.
Subject
Rainier, Mount (Wash.)--1940-1950.; Soldiers--Washington (State)--1940-1950.; Tents--Washington (State)--1940-1950.; Gabriel, Peter, Corporal.; Jackman, Albert H.; United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 87th.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
