Mrs. Margie Rigdon and son, Robert Joseph Rigdon Jr., shown with souvenirs

Creator

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Identifier

20037763

Description

Mrs. Margie Rigdon and her four month old son, Robert Joseph Rigdon Junior (Jr.) pictured with Indian merchandise Lieutenant (Lt.) Rigdon sent from Calcutta, including a silver cocktail set, carved wooden jewelry box, handwoven housecoat, and China Burma India (CBI) flag. Mrs. Rigdon is standing in a room in front of a table that has souvenirs. She is holding her son and smiling for the camera. This picture to be sent to Robert's father, B-24 pilot serving in the China Burma India (CBI) theater. Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, March 2, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-03-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-655

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Rigdon, Margie (Mrs.); Rigdon, Robert Joseph, Jr.; Rigdon (Lt.); China Burma India Theater; Calcutta; Kolkata; Cocktail set; Tableware; Merchandise displays; Jewelry boxes; Housecoats; Military air pilots; Flags; Souvenirs