Beverly Newton receiving an award
SubjectPortrait of
Beverly Newton
American, 1932 - 2012
Date19 August 1955
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 × 3 1/2in. (12.7 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Daniel and Emily MacGregor (San Diego, Calif.)
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Airman 3rd Class Beverly Newton receiving a trophy for winning 1st place in the Staff Car Competition of the 1955 Air Proving Ground Command Motor Vehicle Roadeo from Brigadier General Daniel S. Campbell.
A handwritten note and a newsletter article about the award are in the object file.
A handwritten note and a newsletter article about the award are in the object file.
Object number2023.63.1
InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on back: "1955 / Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Aug. 19, 1955 / Airman Third Class - Beverly Newton / of Hfd. Conn. receives her Trophy for / winning First place in the Staff Car / competition of the 1955 Air Proving / Ground Command Motor Vehicle / Roadeo from Brigadier General / Daniel S. Campbell deputy / commander of A.P.G.C. Airmen / Newton - daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Brown / Newton of 860 Tower Ave. Hfd. will / represent the Air Proving Ground / Command in the Inter-command / finals of the 1955 Motor Vec. Roadeo to / be held at Wright & Patterson Air / Base, Ohio in Sept. She is / assigned to the 3201st Motor Vec. / Squad. Eglin Air Force Base Florida. / 1956 Took part in Roadeo at Hamilton / Air Base, Calif. came out 6th."On View
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