Patterson, Richard C. (Richard Cunningham), 1886-1966

Portrait of Ambassador Richard C. Patterson.

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson accepting an award at the "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner." Caption reads, "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner, A cooperative War effort of the New York Young Democratic Club and New York Young Republican Club, Richard C. Patterson, Jr. -- Non-Partisan Testimonial Dinner. Monday Evening, May 18th, 1942, Hotel Astor."

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson, left with arm resting on back of chair, at a dinner. The caption on the back reads, "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner. A cooperative War effort of the New York Young Democratic Club and New York Young Republican Club. Richard C. Patterson, Jr.--Non-Partisan Testimonial Dinner. Monday Evening, May 18, 1942, Hotel Astor." Similar to photo 2009-2403.

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson stands in the center, eighth from right, in this photo with a group of unidentified men. They are in tuxedos, possibly a banquet or reception.

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson, seated at head table, second from left, at "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner" at the Hotel Astor in New York City.

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson stands at the podium at the "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner." Caption on the back reads, "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner A cooperative War effort of the New York Young Democratic Club and New York Young Republican Club, Richard C. Patterson, Jr. -- Non-Partisan Testimonial Dinner. Monday Evening, May 18, 1942, Hotel Astor."

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson at the podium of the "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner." Caption on the back reads, "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner" A cooperative War effort of the New York Young Democratic Club and New York Young Republican Club. Richard C. Patterson, Jr.--Non-Partisan Testimonial Dinner. Monday Evening, May 18th, 1942, Hotel Astor." Sign on the microphone reads, "CBS."

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson, seated third from the left, at the "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner." Caption on back reads, ""Man Power Finding Drive Dinner, A cooperative War effort of the New York Young Democratic Club and New York Young Republican Club, Richard C. Patterson, Jr.--Non-Partisan Testimonial Dinner. Monday Evening, May 18th, 1942, Hotel Astor."

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson, third from right, stands with a group of unidentified men in tuxedos.

Major Richard C. Patterson at his desk. He was Administrative Officer, American Peace Commission in 1919. The man standing reflected in the mirror is unidentified.