1956 Press Photo Brazilian ambassador, Senhor Bolivar de Freitas and family

Bound for Honduras to take over as Brazilian ambassador, Senhor Bolivar de Freitas stopped at New Orleans with his wife and six sons, with whom he is pictured at the Roosevelt hotel. In front are (from left) Jono, 13; Malo, 1; Rodrigo, 5; and Gilberto, 8. In rear are Bolivar Jr., 14; Senhora de Freitas; the ambassador, and Marco, 11. De Freitas said he always takes the boys on his trips because "that way I always have a bit of Brazil along."

Photo is dated 1956.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.