Latta, W. C. (William Carroll), 1850-1935
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
S.S. William Carroll Latta collection
Collection — Folder: S1488
Identifier: S1488
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an April 30, 1944 typewritten article regarding the launching of the S.S. William Carroll Latta. Latta by the Delta Shipbuilding Company at New Orleans on April 13, 1944. The SS William Carroll Latta was a Liberty ship and was named in memory of Purdue University Professor William Carroll Latta. The official sponsor of the ship was Carol Reemtsma, Latta's granddaughter, and she had the honor of christening the ship. The article describes...
Dates:
1944/04/30
