George Quarterman in uniform, c. 1930
Item
Title
George Quarterman in uniform, c. 1930
Subject
Description
Published in Sandra Thurlow's book, US Life-saving Service, with the caption: "George Quarterman stands in front of the former Chester Shoal House of Refuge when it was US Coast Guard Station No. 204. He took charge after his uncle Orlando Quarterman's retirement. Orlando was the only keeper of Chester Shoal House of Refuge. Both he and George's father, William George Quarterman, married sisters who were the daughters of Mills Olcott Burnham, keeper of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse."
Poor quality image.
Poor quality image.
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow, from Mary Anne Feldhauser.
Rights
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Format
Black and white negative; 1x1.5 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-039-brown-016
2025.039
Coverage
Original Format
Negatives
Collection
Citation
“George Quarterman in uniform, c. 1930,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/17743.