Martin Digital History

Frances Langford with dog, 1944

Item

Title

Frances Langford with dog, 1944

Description

Portrait of Frances Langford with boxer dog named Tony, who assisted in WW II war efforts in the South Pacific. According to the typed newspaper note attached to the photograph, Langford advocated for "war dogs" like Tony. Langford and others pushed for the rehabilitation of these "war dogs" with an aim to adopt them out to civilians after their service was completed.

Source

Scan gift Historical Society of Martin County.

Date

Rights

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Format

Black and white print, 6.5x8.5 inches

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

HSMC-2026-012-078a
2026.012

Original Format

Photographic print

Citation

“Frances Langford with dog, 1944,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 2, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/19334.