These nine photos were recently discovered in an attic. They were taken in the early 1970s, when the Delta Queen was struggling against a federal law that banned wooden boats. In this photo, Franklin Myles, Chief Steward, is seen with Ernest Wagner, Master of the ship. E.J. Quinby, chairman of the board of directors, calliopist. Betty Blake, Vice President and head of the Save the Delta Queen campaign. Congressional Representative Leanora Sullivan meets with Bill Muster (to her right) and other Delta Queen executives to discuss steamboat construction. Unknown photographer. Fire resistant paint is one of the Delta Queen's safety features. An officer from the U.S. Coast Guard inspects the engineroom. The boat in stormy times. A celebration when the boat wins exemption from the law. Performers at a Save the Delta Queen victory party. Join the cause to preserve America's national historic landmarks. Note from an old friend: "Paging through the history of the DQ and the days of save the queen I found this old picture. It's me reclining by the headline waiting to let 'er go. Good memories. Thanks for time trip and the revisit to good friends from long ago." - Ed Duemler, Nashville, TN back