Re: Interesting stuff

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I found this:  >>>25. Grant S RAY b. 28 Dec 1898, Peru, Miami Co IN, m. Ruth CARSON.
>>> Grant died 15 Sep 1967, Washington, DC. [22]
>>> Children:
>>> [2 sons, possibly living]

It might be possible to find more info in the Obits in the Washington Post.  Since the Navy historical folks refer to the "Grant S. Ray Collection,"  it's likely the photos were donated as a group.  Military photographers were seldom given credit unless their work was published in national magazines or papers--an uncommon practice in WWI.  

Do you have any recollection of how you acquired the lens?

Bill

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From: Marilyn
Sent: Jan 15, 2011 7:27 AM
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Subject: Re: Interesting stuff

I have and all I can find is the information about him being a photographer for the Navy on the USS Fairmont during WW I.

 

Marilyn

 

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From: wpettit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 6:41 PM

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Subject: Re: Interesting stuff

 

That is really interesting.  Have you done any research on Grant Ray?

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Marilyn
Sent: Jan 14, 2011 6:09 PM
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Subject: Interesting stuff

I am always interested in large format, old photography equipment.  Iâve been cleaning out my cabinets, etc., and found an interesting lens.  It is a Regno, Wallensak Optical Lens, 6 1/2 X 8 1/2.  Inside is penciled in around the lens iris, âUSS Fairmont, , G.S. Ray  USN, 1918.

 

Then I found this on the Internet :  www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-f/id2429.htm

 

This kind of stuff always excites me.

 

Marilyn

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