2003.1.113

11-Sep-30
10 in HIGH x 8 in WIDE
(25.40 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
2003.1.113


This is an image of the Captain and his wife, sitting down together in awicker chairs and smiling at the camera. There are two captions pasted to the back: a) PLAN NEW HONEYMOON- Captain and Mrs. Robert Dollar celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary Set. 11., at their home in San Rafael, Calif., on Sept. 20 they will sail from Seattle for 'another honeymoon,' their 36th trip to China. Captain Dollar is 86, Mrs. Dollar is 78 years of age. b) Years Pass Lightly- Captain Robert Dollar, most picturesque figure in American shipping, celebrated his eighty-seveth birthday today at his home in San Rafael. Here he is shown with Mrs. Dollar, who has been his inspiration and able assistant for more than 57 years."

Used: Oakland Tribune

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