Parks, Lewis S. (Lewis Smith), 1902-1982

Captain Lewis S. Parks of the United States Navy, Commander of the USS Manchester, pins a corsage on his wife, Zelda Parks.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, center, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Parks shakes hands with Hollywood actress Dorothy Lamour. Parks' wife, Zelda Parks stands to the right. Others in the background are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks of the United States Navy, Commander of the USS Manchester, dances with his wife, Zelda Parks during a party aboard the USS Manchester upon its arrival in Long Beach California. An unknown singer stands on the stage.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, right, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. All others are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks (second from right) and Zelda Parks (right) attend a buffet dinner aboard the USS Manchester upon its arrival in Long Beach, California. The couple behind Captain and Mrs. Parks is unknown.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, fourth from left, poses with sailors and Hollywood actresses in front of a large cake shaped like the USS Manchester. The crew of the USS Manchester had just arrived to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Actress Monica Lewis, third from left, and singer Jane Wyman, far left. All others are unknown.

Hollywood actress Monica Lewis gives a speech aboard USS Manchester during its arrival celebration in Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Captain Lewis Parks is in the background to the right. Also present in the front row are Virginia Field (left), Joyce Mackenzie (second from left), and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). All others are unidentified.

Actress Monica Lewis (center) speaks with Captain Lewis S. Parks (back to camera) aboard the USS Manchester upon its return to Long Beach, California after being gone nearly a year in the Korean War Zone. All others are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks (back to camera) greets his wife, Zelda Parks, upon his return to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone aboard the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

With his back facing the camera, Captain Lewis S. Parks addresses sailors. All others are unidentified.