SS Washington Passenger List - 7 November 1934
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 7 November 1934 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR. GGA Image ID # 16569d80a6
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
- Chief Officer: R. C. Dooley, USNR
- Chief Engineer: John Castairs
- Chief Purser: Frank Clyde Arnoult
- Staff Purser: Serge A. Gagarin
- Senior Assistant Purser: Gilbert J. Ross
- Junior Assistant Purser: Raymond S. Mecklem
- Surgeon: James MacDonald
- Assistant Surgeon: Edouard B. Waite
- Chief Steward: David Robertson
- Second Steward: Arthur Carey
Cabin Class Passengers
- Mr. M. Abrams
- Mr. Louis L. Allen
- Mrs. Allen
- Miss Constance Allen
- Mr. Max Altglass
- Mrs. Florence Finn Altmayer
- Mr. Paul Appleby
- Mr. Harry Archer
- Miss C. W. Armsby
- Mrs. V. Beaumont Auguste
- Mr. Herbert Baer
- Mr. Edward J. Barber
- Rev. Father Barry
- Mr. Adolph Baurdistel
- Mrs. Baudistel
- Miss Charlotte Baudistel
- Dr. Harold W. A. Beenhowwer
- Mr. Henry Beeukwes
- Mrs. Pierre Benedictus
- Mr. A. W. Bergman
- Mrs. Emma F. Black
- Mr. Oliver Bland
- Mr. Gaston du Bois
- Mr. B. P. Bole, Jr.
- Mrs. Bole
- Mr. Walter L. Bomer
- Mrs. Fannie Bonnheim
- Mrs. Lottie Braun
- Mr. Paul R. Broeske
- Mrs. Edgar A. Bryan and Maid
- Mr. Charles E. Burden
- Mrs. Burden
- Mr. Otto Burgdorf
- Mr. Robert L. Burgess
- Mrs. Burgess
- Miss Polly Burgess
- Most Rev. Christofer E. Byrne
- Miss Anita Carroll
- Mr. Robert J. Carter
- Mr. Barnard Chestney
- Commander Gaylord Church
- Mrs. Church
- Master Gaylord Church
- Mrs. Michel Clemenceau
- Mrs. L. L. Cloutman
- Mr. W. C. Collins
- Miss Julia Frances Conklin
- Mr. John W. Connelly
- Miss Mary Cootes
- Mr. Torleive Cornellussen
- Mr. Donald Coyle
- Mrs. Coyle
- Mrs. R. N. le Cron
- Miss Suzanne le Cron
- Mrs. W. M. Crunden
- Miss Edwina Crunden
- Mrs. John Davis
- Mr. Abe Delmonte
- Mrs. Josephine Dunlop
- Mr. Harry Edginton
- Mrs. Edginton
- Mr. John Henry Elfers
- Mr. Furey Ellis
- Mrs. Ellis
- Mr. Kerry L. Emmons
- Mr. Carl Ericson
- Mrs. Ericson
- Mrs. W. C. Evans
- Miss Mary K. Evans
- Mr. Walter Fenner, Jr.
- Miss Olga Fenner
- Mr. Kenneth Finkelstein
- Mrs. Rudolph Forster
- Mr. P. A. S. Franklin
- Mrs. Franklin
- Mr. Daniel A. Fraser
- Mr. B. Freudenheim
- Mrs. Freudenheim
- Mrs. William H. Gidley
- Mr. Corrington Gill
- Mr. Myron J. Glauber
- Mrs. Glauber
- Mr. Arthur W. Glenck
- Mr. I. Goldberg
- Mr. Martin Goldstein
- Mr. V. Griffiths
- Mr. G. Griffiths
- Mr. Morris Gugenheim
- Mr. C. Gundbach
- Mr. J. A. Hamlet
- Mr. Walter E. Hausheer
- Mrs. Hausheer
- Mrs. Gertrude L. Heatwole
- Mr. A. Hempel
- Mrs. Hempel
- Mr. Hermann Henninger
- Mr. James A. Hobbs
- Mr. Marcel M. Holzer
- Mrs. Holzer
- Mr. William H. Hoodless
- Mrs. Hoodless
- Mrs. Hannah Hudson and Maid
- Mrs. H. L. Hull
- Mr. A. A. Hutchinson and Valet
- Mr. Frederick Jackson
- Mr. Bradish G. Johnson
- Dr. Edgar Kahn
- Miss Emma Kaiser
- Rev. Henry Keane
- Mr. Andrew H. Keleher
- Mr. Owen H. Kenan
- Mr. Charles H. Kinderman-Walker
- Mr. Walter Kingsland
- Mrs. Kingsland
- Mr. George M. Klein
- Mr. Leonard Knight
- Mr. F. W. Kressman
- Mr. Joseph M. Kuhn
- Mrs. Kuhn
- Dr. Charles N. Leach
- Mrs. Leach
- Miss Nancy Leach
- Miss Carolyn Leach
- Consul W. A. Leonard
- Mr. Maxime C. Levy
- Mrs. Levy
- Miss Miriam Levy
- Mr. Seymour Lindenbaum
- Mr. Charles Loish
- Mr. Harold Loud
- Mr. Archie Loud
- Mrs. Alice Lovering
- Mr. Paul Frederick Lowinger
- Mr. James M. Lykes
- Mrs. Lykes
- Mrs. David Lyman
- Mr. Mathew McCarthy
- Mr. John A. McCarthy
- Mr. Alexander J. Mackin
- Mr. Joseph McLean
- Mrs. McLean
- Miss Hannah McLean
- Mr. J. H. McNeil
- Mr. C. Curtis Macv
- Mrs. Macy
- Mis. Molly Mallon and infant
- Mrs. Bertha Malter
- Miss Elaine Mastin
- Miss Emmalyn Mathiason
- Mr. N. Davis Menken
- Mrs. Menken
- Master Kenneth Andrew Menken
- Mr. Joseph Meseck
- Mrs. Meseck
- Rev. Joseph Meskell
- Mr. P. Mesney
- Mrs. M. Mesney
- Miss Therese Meyer
- Mr. G. H. Mitchell
- Count Carl Moltke
- Countess Moltke
- Mr. J. A. Moore
- Mrs. Charles H. Morse
- Mr. Charles Hosmer Morse, Jr.
- Mrs. W. C. Mott
- Mr. Louis H. la Motte
- Mrs. la Motte
- Miss Mary Munn
- Miss Frances Munn
- Mr. Clifton Murphy
- Mrs. James S. Murray
- Miss Martha Murray
- Mr. J. S. Murray, Jr.
- Mrs. F. Murray-Aynsley
- Mrs. Minnie H. Nave and Maid
- Mr. Lewis Newman
- Mrs. Newman
- Dr. Lloyd F. Nickell
- Mr. Niels 1. Nielsen
- Mr. Fred K. Nielson
- Mr. Harvey D. Ott
- Mrs. Ott
- Master John Ott
- Dr. A. H. Otto
- Mrs. Otto
- Barone Jean Pellenc
- Mr. Charles Phipps
- Mr. John T. Pigott
- Mrs. Pigott
- Mr. Harold W. Pope
- Mr. R. T. Porte
- Mr. William G. Prescott
- Mr. Ulrich Rene Raas
- Mrs. Raas
- Master William R. Raas
- Mr. Charles Ranger
- Mrs. Warren A. Ransom
- Mr. C. F. Rapaport
- Miss Selka Richter and Maid
- Miss Frances Roberts
- Mr. Philip R. Robinson
- Mr. Edwin A. Rose
- Mr. William A. Roseborough
- Mrs. Roseborough
- Mr. L. Rosebourne
- Miss Alaire Sabatier
- Mrs. Laura Lubin Saqui
- Mr. Herbert W. Sayer
- Mr. David E. Schwab
- Mr. Harvey Schwarz
- Mr. Eric Scudder
- Mrs. Scudder
- Mrs. R. H. Shackford
- Mr. R. L. Sibley
- Mrs. Sibley
- Mrs. P. F. Smith
- Mr. Herman Sonnenblick
- Miss Mary Sprigman
- Mr. Clarence B. Stanbury
- Mrs. Stanbury
- Mr. Richard J. Stilson
- Mrs. Stilson
- Mrs. Eoline S. Stoddard
- Miss Margaret Stoddard
- Mr. Lauritz Swenson
- Mr. William T. Tate
- Mrs. H. S. Tenny
- Consul Egmont C. Von Tresckow
- Mr. John Trimble
- Mr. Rexford G. Tugwell
- Mrs. Tugwell
- Mr. John F. Turpen
- Mr. Gaston Valcourt
- Minister Dr. Ferdinand Veverka
- Mr. Ferdinand Veverka, Jr.
- Miss Adele Walker
- Mr. Thomas J. Watson
- Mrs. Watson
- Mr. R. Stanley Webber
- Mr. Leo F. Weber
- Mr. W. J. Weigele
- Mr. Natt Weinstock
- Miss Margaret Weiss
- Most Reverend Thomas A. Welsh
- Miss Lillian Wells
- Mr. Roy B. White
- Mrs. White
- Mr. Fred F. Wildman
- Mrs. Wildman
- Mr. C. C. Williams
- Mr. Isaac Williams
- Mrs. M. E. Winder
- Mr. Karl W. Wintermantle
- Mr. Bertram Winthrop
- Mrs. Winthrop
- Mr. F. P. Woll
- Mr. E. C. Woodstock
- Mrs. Florence Wylde
- Mr. Charles Zekaria
Collector's Item Auction Details
This Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Washington documents an iconic voyage departing on 7 November 1934 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh). Commanded by Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR, this artifact reflects the elegance and cultural significance of transatlantic travel during the interwar period.
Provenance
This Passenger List's provenance is from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a highly regarded archivist and historian renowned for his focus on immigration and maritime heritage.
Item Description
The Passenger List offers a comprehensive snapshot of the SS Washington's 1934 voyage, detailing the ship's senior officers, passenger roster, and itinerary. It serves as a valuable historical artifact, illuminating the social and cultural narratives of its time.
Key Features
- Document Type: Official Cabin Class Passenger List.
- Date: 7 November 1934.
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh).
- Commander: Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR.
- Complete passenger roster and officer details included.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover showcasing the United States Lines branding.
- Reflects the cultural dynamics of transatlantic travel during the 1930s.
- Detailed listing of senior officers and notable passengers.
- A valuable resource for genealogists and maritime historians.
Condition
- Well-preserved with minor age-related wear, typical for a document of this era.
- Original structure intact, ensuring completeness.
- Light discoloration on the edges, which does not obscure content.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Most Rev. Christofer E. Byrne – Prominent religious leader and significant public figure.
- Commander Gaylord Church – Esteemed military officer with a notable career.
- Mrs. Michel Clemenceau – Connected to the prominent Clemenceau family of France.
- Thomas J. Watson – Influential businessman, later President of IBM.
- Consul Egmont C. Von Tresckow – Diplomatic figure with historical significance.
Historical Significance
The SS Washington represents the United States Lines’ commitment to luxury and reliability during a pivotal era in maritime travel. This passenger list provides an invaluable window into the lives of travelers and the intricate networks of international relations and commerce. It embodies a period when ocean liners symbolized sophistication and global connectivity.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$25 to $35 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This Passenger List is a unique and historically significant artifact, offering insights into maritime travel, cultural history, and notable individuals of the era. Its provenance from the Gjenvick collection further enhances its collectible value, making it a compelling investment for collectors, genealogists, and historians. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of transatlantic history.
