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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Joseph P. Lash Photograph

Joseph P. Lash Photograph

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.45
Object Type Print, Photographic
Date1944
Mediumpaper (photographic), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 4 1/4 in x W 2 5/8 in (10.8 cm x 6.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionA sepia tone photograph of U.S. serviceman Joseph P. Lash leaning on a jeep. Written on the reverse of the photo in ink: “January '44 / APO 709.
Historical NoteThis photograph of Mrs. Roosevelt’s friend, Joseph P. Lash, was taken in January 1944 while he was serving in the United States Army Air Forces and stationed at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The photograph was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the photograph is displayed alongside other items found in the wallet in the Museum’s FIRST LADY OF THE WORLD gallery.Additional DetailsUse Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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