SS Washington Passenger List 23 May 1934
Front Cover, Cabin Passenger List for the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 23 May 1934 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh, Commanded by Captain George Fried, U.S.N. (Retired). GGA Image ID # 1ed9953362. Passenger List Has Significant Staining and Discoloration Throughout. Issues Do Not Obstruct Content.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: George Fried, U.S.N. Retired
- Chief Officer: Harry Manning
- Chief Engineer: John Carstairs
- Purser: Frank Clyde Arnoult
- Senior Assistant Purser: Gilbert J. Ross
- Junior Assistant Purser: Raymond S. Mecklem
- Surgeon: James F. MacDonald
- Assistant Surgeon: Edward B. Waite
- Chief Steward: Arthur Carey
- Second Steward: Arthur Leigh
List of Passengers
- Dr. H. S. Adams
- Mrs. Adams
- Mr. Harry Adler
- Mr. Hinrich Albers
- Miss Mary F. Anderson
- Mr. Louis H. Anixter
- Mrs. Anixter
- Miss Louise M. Anixter
- Miss Ivy Bacon
- Mr. Orrin H. Baker
- Mrs. Baker
- Mr. Balch
- Mrs. Bernt Balchen
- Mr. F. G. Barnett
- Mrs. Barnett
- Mr. Maynard Barnes
- Mrs. Barnes
- Miss Julie Barnes
- Mr. Bruce Barton
- Mrs. Barton
- Miss Betsey Barton
- Miss Elizabeth J. Baum
- Mr. E. Brand Beecham
- Mrs. Beecham
- Miss M. Belin
- Mr. C. E. Bell
- Mrs. Bell
- Mr. M. W. Belmuth
- Mrs. Belmuth
- Mrs. H. C. Bickford and Maid
- Mrs. Elizabeth Biddle
- Miss Tempel Biddle
- Mrs. H. Black and Maid
- Mr. Wladimir Bouimistrow
- Mr. W. L. Bradley
- Mrs. Bradley
- Capt. David Le Breton
- Dr. Otto Brodnitz
- Mrs. T. J. Brosnahan
- Miss Virginia Brown
- Mr. Edward J. Bullard
- Mrs. Annie C. Bullard
- Master James P. Cahill
- Mr. C. R. Van de Carr
- Mrs. Van de Carr
- Mrs. Mary Cavan-Marak
- Master Hermann Cavan-Marak
- Sister Agnes Cecilia
- Mr. A. W. Chesterton
- Mrs. Chesterton
- Mr. Alex Christiansen
- Mr. C. T. Cleaver
- Mr. J. L. Cleveland, Jr.
- Mrs. Cleveland, Jr.
- Miss Elizabeth Cleveland and Nurse
- Mr. Henry M. Coffey
- Mr. J. O. Combes
- Mr. Jay G. Coutant
- Mr. S. Y. Coyne
- Miss Christine Cromwell
- Surgeon-Gen. Hugh S. Cumming
- Mr. E. S. Daniells
- Mrs. Daniells
- Mrs. Charles Dannals
- Mr. Robert Davey
- Mrs. Davey
- Mr. Robert Davey, Jr.
- Mr. Edmond E. Day
- Miss Caroline Day
- Mr. A. C. Dawson-Cusack
- Mr. E. S. Deans
- Mr. F. Henshaw Dewey
- Mrs. Dewey
- Mr. N. R. Dewes
- Mrs. W. F. Dillingham
- Miss Elizabeth L. Dillingham
- Mr. B. Dobrow
- Mr. L. F. V. Drake
- Mrs. Drake
- Mr. William E. Dreschsel
- Lady Eaton and Maid
- Mrs. F. J. Ellis
- Mr. Watson Case Emmet
- Mr. Edward S. Evans, Jr.
- Mrs. Evans
- Dr. William Evans
- Mrs. William B. Osgand Field, Jr.
- Mr. Raymond D. Foltz
- Mrs. Foltz
- Sister Frances
- Mr. Vinton Freedley
- Mrs. Freedley
- Mr. Sidney Freeman
- Mrs. Freeman
- Mr. Frank P. Furlong
- Miss J. Ganzman
- Mrs. Henry A. Gardener
- Mrs. Carol Gibbs
- Miss M. L. Gilbert
- Miss Rebecca Goldberg
- Mr. John M. Goodhue
- Mr. A. F. Gordon
- Mrs. Gordon
- Miss E. H. Gordon
- Miss Madelaine Gordon
- Mr. Thomas S. Green
- Mrs. Green
- Mr. Ralph Greenwood
- Mrs. Greenwood
- Mr. T. R. Gregory
- Mr. Justus Grun
- Mr. Wilder Gutterson
- Mrs. Gutterson
- Mrs. Carroll B. Haff
- Mr. Julius A. Hallgarten
- Mrs. Hallgarten
- Mr. H. W. Hardinge
- Baroness Antonia Hatvany
- Mr. James R. Herman
- Mrs. Herman
- Mr. Aldus E. Higgins
- Mrs. Higgins
- Mr. Carl G. Hilgenberg
- Mrs. Hilgenberg
- Mr. E. F. Hill
- Mr. F. P. Hogan
- Mr. Alfred W. Holmes
- Mr. Thomas Horgan
- Mrs. Horgan
- Mrs. M. Hurewitz
- Mr. Benjamin F. Hurst
- Mr. Aubrey Hyman
- Miss Hilda Ishen
- Mrs. Reba N. Jacks
- Miss Helene Jacobs
- Mr. Ellis Jandron
- Miss Lucile Johnson
- Mr. W. Johnson
- Mrs. Johnson
- Mrs. H. W. Jones
- Mr. Joseph M. Kimball
- Mrs. Kimball
- Mrs. B. A. King
- Miss June Klase
- Mr. Julius Klugman
- Mrs. Klugman
- Mr. Lynn H. Korndorff
- Mrs. Korndorff
- Miss Tressa Lennihan
- Mr. Harry J. Levin
- Mrs. Levin
- Mr. I. A. Levine
- Mr. C. A. Lindstrom
- Mr. Elmer E. Little
- Mrs. Little
- Mrs. A. Lorentz
- Mr. Victor F. Von Lossberg
- Miss T. M. Lyons
- Corn. D. Lyons
- Mr. R. W. McClintock
- Mrs. McClintock
- Miss Hadassah McGiffin
- Mr. Will D. MacKinnon
- Miss B. McPartland
- Mr. Michael Mannebach
- Mrs. Mannebach
- Mrs. Henry O. Marcy, Jr.
- Mr. M. T. Marler
- Mrs. Marler
- Dr. W. M. Marquardt
- Mrs. Marquardt
- Major F. S. Mattocks
- Mrs. Mattocks
- Miss L. Maurer
- Mrs. Alexander Maximow
- Mr. Erwin G. May
- Mr. L. Meckert
- Mrs. Meckert
- Mrs. Charles T. Mely
- Miss Susan Melvin
- Mr. S. Henry Menzies
- Mrs. A. B. Merriman
- Mr. Frank Messe
- Dr. Meyer
- Mr. Henry B. Moelter
- Miss Theresa Moll
- Mrs. Hedwig Montgomery and Maid
- Miss W. Jean Montgomery
- Mrs. Randall Morgan and Maid
- Miss Elizabeth L. Morgan
- Mr. W. H. Mulville
- Mrs. W. H. Murdock
- Mr. Paul Murer
- Mrs. H. F. Murphy
- Mr. J. Pheus Munbs
- Miss E. H. Musto
- Mrs. W. Lacoste Neilson
- Lady Cynthia North
- Mr. Clement M. Ogden
- Mr. James D'Olier
- Mrs. D'Olier
- Miss Jane D'Olier
- Mr. G. S. Parsons
- Mrs. E. H. Partridge
- Mrs. George W. Patterson
- Mrs. Charles Pittman
- Mr. A. S Phillips
- Mr. John M. Powell
- Mrs. Powell
- Dr. Fred Rankin
- Mrs. Rankin
- Mr. Park Willis Rankin
- Mrs. Rankin
- Miss Zadie Rauber
- Mr. C. A. Richards
- Mrs. Richards
- Mr. L. Richards
- Mrs. Richards
- Mr. Arthur B. Richardson
- Mr. B. Howard Rindenian
- Mr. M. L. Robbins
- Dr. Keith S. Roden
- Sister Rosalie
- Mr. J. F. Rosen
- Mrs. Erna Rothe
- Miss Margit Roza
- Mr. Joseph Sachs
- Mr. William Salzmann
- Mrs. Salzmann
- Mr. Sexton
- Mrs. Sexton
- Mr. W. F. Sheridan
- Mrs. A. Sigman
- Master Eugene M. Sigman
- Mr. W. P. Simms
- Mr. J. L. Slater
- Mrs. Slater
- Miss Lois Slater
- Mr. Henry S. Silver
- Mr. R. E. Smith
- Mr. Wilbur W. Smith
- Mr. Walter E. Simpson
- Mr. F. A. Southmayd
- Mrs. outhmayd
- Mrs. Antoinette Steiger
- Miss Leonie Steiger
- Miss Regina Steiger
- Miss Yvonne B. Street
- Mr. C. E. Sullivan
- Mr. Ira Suval
- Mrs. Suval
- Miss Polly Sweet
- Mr. W. F. Swingle
- Mrs. Swingle
- Mr. Godfrey Sykes
- Mrs. Sykes
- Miss M. E. Tennant
- Mr. Henry T. Tetlow
- Miss Alice Thompson
- Miss Barbara Thompson
- Miss Olive Thompson
- Miss Vickie Thompson
- Mr. Werner Troeger
- Mrs. Troeger
- Mr. H. C. Underwood
- Mrs. Carlton M. Vail
- Mr. W. A. M. Vaughan
- Mrs. Vaughan
- Mr. Sholto D. Vickers
- Mrs. Max Wallerstein
- Miss Elizabeth Wallerstein
- Mr. J. C. Warden
- Mr. L. T. Warner
- Mrs. Warner
- Mr. W. Watson
- Mrs. L. J. Weaver
- Miss K. Weaver
- Mr. John H. Weddell
- Mrs. Weddell
- Mr. J. Weilaman
- Mrs. Pansy C. Weill
- Mrs. Louisa Wildi
- Mr. Charles C. Willard
- Mrs. Willard
- Miss Elizabeth Willard
- Mr. Henry Case Willcox
- Mr. C. C. H. Williams
- Mr. Lansing S. Williams
- Mr. Harold L. Williamson
- Miss Evelyn Willing
- Miss F. C. Winans
- Mrs. George P. Wintermute
- Miss Marjorie Wintermute
- Mr. Donald M. Wood
- Mrs. Wood
- Mr. Donald M. Wood, Jr.
- Mr. Richard J. Wortham
- Mrs. Fox Zint
- Miss Marjorie Zint
- Mr. Harry T. Zucker
Title Page, SS Washington Cabin Class Passenger List, 23 May 1934. GGA Image ID # 21dedcfda8
Executive Staff (Senior Officers), SS Washington Cabin Class Passenger List, 23 May 1934. GGA Image ID # 21df06feff
Back Cover Showing Logo of the United States Lines, SS Washington Cabin Class Passenger List, 23 May 1934. GGA Image ID # 21df08d026
Passenger List contributed by Pat Tiffany
Collector's Item Auction Details
This Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Washington documents a historic voyage departing 23 May 1934 from Hamburg to New York, via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh. Commanded by Captain George Fried, U.S.N. (Retired), this list provides a detailed snapshot of luxury transatlantic travel during the interwar period.
Provenance
This Passenger List's provenance is from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a distinguished archivist of maritime and immigration history.
Item Description
The Passenger List captures the essence of the SS Washington’s 1934 voyage, including a full passenger roster, details of senior officers, and the luxury associated with the United States Lines. The document reflects the era’s cultural and societal context.
Key Features
- Document Type: Official Cabin Class Passenger List.
- Date: 23 May 1934.
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh.
- Commander: Captain George Fried, U.S.N. Retired.
- Includes a full roster of passengers and detailed officer listings.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover design showcasing the United States Lines logo.
- Printed in 1934, reflecting pre-war maritime aesthetics.
- Includes detailed itinerary and stopovers at major European ports.
- Highlights the luxury and comfort of transatlantic travel in Cabin Class.
Condition
- Significant staining and discoloration throughout, consistent with age.
- All text remains legible, and no content is obstructed.
- Original binding intact, ensuring completeness of the document.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Captain George Fried – Renowned mariner and commander, recognized for his distinguished naval service.
- Lady Eaton – Prominent socialite and philanthropist.
- Baroness Antonia Hatvany – Member of European nobility, reflecting the social elite of the time.
- Dr. Hugh S. Cumming – Surgeon-General of the United States Public Health Service.
- Bruce Barton – Advertising executive and author, known for his influence in American business culture.
Historical Significance
The SS Washington represents a critical chapter in the history of transatlantic travel, embodying the luxury and efficiency of the United States Lines during the 1930s. This voyage took place during a period of global economic recovery, with passengers ranging from social elites to influential professionals. The Passenger List serves as both a historical artifact and a genealogical resource.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$18 to $30 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This Passenger List offers a rare glimpse into the golden age of transatlantic travel. With its connection to prominent historical figures and cultural significance, it is an exceptional addition for collectors, genealogists, and maritime enthusiasts. Its provenance from the Gjenvick collection further enhances its value, making it a must-have for serious collectors.
