Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Mr. John Jennings presenting pledges of 12,000 yard employees to purchase Defense Bonds to Rear Admiral Allen. File 11965."
Writing on bottom states, "1772-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing view of port bow. File 11753."
Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) The Honorable Josephus Daniels making principal address in Tillman ceremonies. File 11962."
Writing on bottom states, "1436-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Stern assembly nearing position at stern. File 11727."
Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Mr. John Jennings, Chairman of the Central Shop Committee, Navy Yard, Charleston, presenting gifts to Sponsor of the Beatty, Mrs. Charles H. Drayton and her Matron of Honor, Mrs. F. E. Beatty. File 11966."
Writing on bottom states, "1431-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Stern view of the stern assembly showing method of securing aft on flat car for transportation to building ways. File 11722."
