USS Philadelphia - CL-41

Jules James of Danville, Virginia was the first captain of the Philadelphia. (1937-1939)

The following photos from the James family album were provided by Robert Hall

Captain Jules James, FDR, Naval Aide Captain Woodson at church services

Captain's stateroom, left to right:
Captain James with youngest daughter Mabel, daughter Anne, daughter Eleanor J and wife Eleanor James (circa 1939)

Map of the Philadelphia shakedown cruise

The Philadelphia in Havana Harbor