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  1. XX.3.1.1 - USS MICKA (DE-176) commissioning address

    Commissioning address from USN Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly addressed to Captain Spencer, Officers and men of USS MICKA (DE-176).

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    USS MICKA (DE-176) commissioning address
  2. XX.3.1.2 - Memo regarding the decommissioning of USS MICKA (DE-176)

    On 13 June 1946, Ensign Joseph H. Wessman, commanding officer of the MICKA, sent this memo to the crew a day prior to the ship's decommissioning.

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    Memo regarding the decommissioning of USS MICKA (DE-176)
  3. XX.3.10 - DE 139 WWII

    Original footage copied to a VHS tape of the USS Farquhar in WWII. Scenes include: Depth charge detonations, smoke screens, baseball, antiaircraft exercise, the rescue of survivors from USS FISKE (DE-143), convoy, crew, liberty in the Mediterranean, boxing match on the fantail, replenishment with an escort carrier, New York City, a highline transfer from USS DOUGLAS L. HOWARD (DE-138), and cruising off the coast of an unknown country. White la...

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  4. XX.3.122 - "Freighter Sinks, Crew Rescued"

    This clipped article comes from an unknown publication. The crew of the Chinese freighter, HWA TUNG, were rescued by the FIEBERLING and the cruiser USS ATLANTA (CL-104) which had been standing by after receiving an SOS signal from the damaged ship. The "San Pedro News-Pilot" of December 14, 1946 provides further information. The ship was abandoned by its crew after the forward two holds had taken on water.

    Record Type: Archive

    Xx.3.122 Front
  5. XX.3.124 - 'Welcome Aboard' pamphlet - USS BROOKE (DEG/FFG-1)

    This 'Welcome Aboard' pamphlet was given to new crew coming aboard the BROOKE between 1975 - 1988.

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  6. XX.3.125 - 'Welcome Aboard' pamphlet - USS BROOKE (DEG/FFG-1)

    This 'Welcome Aboard' pamphlet was given to new crew coming aboard the BROOKE between 1975 - 1988.

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  7. XX.3.14 - USS BANGUST (DE-739) Ship's History; October 1943 - October 1945

    Booklet titled: "U.S.S. BANGUST // (DE 739) // Ship's History // October 1943 - October 1945."

    Record Type: Archive

    Xx.3.14 Pg. 1
  8. XX.3.15 - Certificate of Private Ownership of Souvenirs

    Single sheet of brown paper with black type that reads: "U.S.S. BURROWS (DE-105) // % Fleet Post Office, // San Francisco, California // Certificate of Private Ownership of Souvenirs." Certificate issued to Larsen, Robert C. QM2c for 1 Rifle #52363 and 1 Bayonet #119033. Authorized by D. J. Thorpe, Lieut. Comdr., USNR.

    Record Type: Archive

    Certificate of Private Ownership of Souvenirs
  9. XX.3.17 - USS BURROWS (DE-105) cartoon

    Hand drawn cartoons illustrating some of the escapades of the BURROWS crew. Illustrations feature an officer yelling in the center, a NYC bar fight at top left, being struck by a train at top right, running from shore patrol in the bottom right, and a stop in Otaru Japan at the bottom left. Lettering at center reads: "LEAKY // B" AND "HI-LITES."

    Record Type: Archive

    USS BURROWS (DE-105) cartoon
  10. XX.3.18 - USS BURROWS (DE-105) cartoon

    Hand drawn cartoon depicting the travels of the BURROWS Featuring a partially finished globe with 3-D drawings of various locations: Statue of Liberty in New York City, pyramids of Egypt, palm trees, North pole, Japan, and a large image of the BURROWS plowing through the sea.

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    USS BURROWS (DE-105) cartoon
  11. XX.3.2 - USS AINSWORTH (DE/FF-1090) commemorative envelope

    Postal cover featuring the AINSWORTH's stamped seal. 8 cent Olympics stamp and a 2 cent Frank Lloyd Wright stamp at top right, adjacent a dated stamp.

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    USS AINSWORTH (DE/FF-1090) commemorative envelope
  12. XX.3.20 - USS ALVIN C. COCKRELL (DE-366) postal envelope

    Envelope stamped from the post office of the ALVIN C. COCKRELL. Red 2 cent President Roosevelt stamp at top right. United for Victory print at left. Dated 26 February 1946.

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    USS ALVIN C. COCKRELL (DE-366) postal envelope
  13. XX.3.24 - USS MELVIN R. NAWMAN (DE-416) radio transmissions

    Radio messages sent to the MELVIN R. NAWMAN and other ships. Topics include but are not limited to: change of command, news regarding crew, changing of berths, and training. These documents are organized together with a metal clasp at the top. Some radio transmissions are in code and not decyphered. Handwritten inscription on cover page reads: "Aug and September // INCOMING // FILE // 1958."

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  14. XX.3.25 - USS PETERSON (DE-152) postcard

    Postcard featuring a black and white post-war image of the PETERSON photographed in Otago Harbor, Dunedin, New Zealand, circa 1959. Photograph courtesy of Steve McLachlan, Shades Stamp Shop, Christchurch, New Zealand. Handwritten inscription along the bottom: "Peterson."

    Record Type: Archive

    USS PETERSON (DE-152) postcard
  15. XX.3.27 - USS RICHARD W. SUESENS (DE-342) postcard

    Postcard of two sailors from the RICHARD W. SUESENS in dress white uniforms. One sailor is wearing a grass skirt, the other is holding a coconut. Handwritten inscription on reverse: "Bill on left // Clinton Bryant // on Right."

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    USS RICHARD W. SUESENS (DE-342) postcard
  16. XX.3.28 A-D - USS ROCHE (DE-197) newsletter - 23 September 1945

    "The Roche Gazette" - newsletter of the ROCHE, dated 23 September 1945. 4 pages printed on both sides.

    Record Type: Archive

    Xx.3.28 A Front
  17. XX.3.29 A-D - USS ROCHE (DE-197) newsletter - 12 September 1945

    "The Roche Gazette" - newsletter of the ROCHE, dated 12 September 1945. 4 pages printed on both sides.

    Record Type: Archive

    Xx.3.29 A Front
  18. XX.3.3 - USS BEGOR (APD-127) Welcome Aboard brochure

    Welcome aboard brochure for the crew of the USS BEGOR (DE-711/APD 127). Inside pages provide a brief history of the namesake, the ship, and the mission. Cover features an aerial image of the ship at sea, back features the ship seal.

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    Xx.3.3 Pg. 1 & 4
  19. XX.3.30 - USS VALDEZ (DE/FF-1096) Welcome Aboard booklet

    "Welcome Aboard..." booklet provided to new crew of the VALDEZ.

    Record Type: Archive

    USS VALDEZ (DE/FF-1096) Welcome Aboard booklet
  20. XX.3.31 - USS TRAW (DE-350) commissioning booklet

    Invitation booklet to the commissioning of the TRAW dated 20 June 1944. Insert inside with hand drawing of the ship - group of sailors in the foreground. Biography of Platoon Sergeant London Lewis Traw, USMC, the ship's namesake, and a crew roster included.

    Record Type: Archive

    USS TRAW (DE-350) commissioning booklet

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