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Black and white portrait of Pierce Yarrell Matthews Jr., wearing a dark jacket and tie
Pierce Y. Matthews Jr. Portrait
Black and white portrait of Pierce Yarrell Matthews Jr., wearing a dark jacket and tie
Black and white portrait of Pierce Yarrell Matthews Jr., wearing a dark jacket and tie

Pierce Y. Matthews Jr. Portrait

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Association
DateApril 6, 1961
PeriodCold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Museum purchase. P2017.05.07
Object numberP2017.05.07
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Vertical image of a portrait of Pierce Yarrell "PY" Matthews Jr. Matthews, who has light skin, is wearing a dark jacket and tie and light shirt. He has a buzz haircut and is looking at the camera.

Description from accompanying letter dated April 6, 1961 reads “The enclosed photo is not flattering but is recent (taken for ID card shortly after arrival aboard).”

For full text of letters, see A2017.05 or ArchivesSpace record https://intrepidmuseum.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/113
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