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circa 1900

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of E. Welch

One engraving of E. Welch dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Welch.

GLC08878.0822

circa 1990

Heaphy, Thomas, 1775-1835

Postcard

Title: Postcard of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

One postcard of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Welch based on a sketch and watercolor painting by Thomas Heaphy.

GLC08878.0823

1829

Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Richard Wellesley

One engraving of Richard Wellesley dated 1829. Half portrait of Wellesley based on the painting by Thomas Lawrence.

GLC08878.0824

circa 1990

Beresford, G.C., fl. 1920

Postcard

Title: Postcard of H.G. Wells

One postcard of H.G. Wells dated circa 1990. Half portrait of Wells based on the photograph by G.C. Beresford.

GLC08878.0825

1916

Collier, Compton, fl. 1916

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Herbert George Wells

One engraving of Herbert George Wells dated 1916. Half portrait of Wells based on the photograph by Compton Collier.

GLC08878.0826

1950

Labarre, Linda J., fl. 1950

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Henry Wells

One engraving of Henry Wells dated 1950. Bust portrait of Wells sketched by Linda J. Labarre from an image in the book American Express- A Century of Service published by Alden Hatch in 1950.

GLC08878.0827

circa 1850

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Horace Wells

One engraving of Horace Wells dated circa 1850. Bust portrait of Wells.

GLC08878.0828

1923-1925

Jenkins, William, fl. 1790

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1925]

One photograph album dated 1923-1925 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 387 photographs related to training with the 17th Co. Marines; fellow service members; tourism and recreational activities. Places depicted include the Phillippines, Hawaii, Morocco, California, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, China, Massachusetts.

GLC09596.01

1942-1943

Jenkins, William, fl. 1790

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1942-1943]

One photograph album dated 1942-1943 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 129 photographs of offiicial military images depicting U.S. stationed and fighting in the Guadalcanal. Pictures are credited to the U.S. National Guard, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines Corps.

GLC09596.02

6 December 1952

Snaider, H.J., fl. 1952

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated December 6, 1952, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Signed by H.J. Snaider.

GLC09949.02.01

11 August 1949

Holmse, G.A., fl. 1949

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 11, 1949, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Signed by G.A. Holmes. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority for discharge.

GLC09949.02.02

2 August 1957

Sheridan, W.J., fl. 1957

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 2, 1957, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Signed by W.J. Sheridan. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority for discharge.

GLC09949.02.03

21 August 1956

Phillips, J.E., fl. 1956

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 21, 1956, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a storekeeper. Signed by J.E. Phillips. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority for discharge. Contains two notes that he received the Victory Medal for World War II and "American Area."

GLC09949.02.04

5 May 1948

Clarke, R.S., fl. 1948

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One certificate dated May 5, 1948 belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes. Certifies that Reyes is trained to work as Aviation Storekeeper and meets all requirements. Signed by Lieutenant Commander B.W. Deacon and Captain R.S. Clarke.

GLC09949.02.05

3 August 1953

United States. Navy

Document signed

Title: [Navy and Naval Training History document]

One document printing naval training history dated August 3, 1953.

GLC09949.02.06

8 May 1944

Weicheselfder, L.A., fl. 1944

Document signed

Title: [Enlisted Classification Record]

One enlisted classification record dated May 8, 1944. Lists Crisipin Raymond Reyes's birth dates, education, hobbies, duties and his visual acuity. Verified by L.A. Weicheselfder.

GLC09949.02.07

20 October 1950

Walton, William T., 1917-1952

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Crisipin Raymond Reyes as Staff Sergeant]

One appointment paper dated October 20, 1950. Item certifies that Crispin Raymond Reyes was appointed as staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Signed by William T. Walton.

GLC09949.02.08

circa 1943-1954

United States. Navy

Envelope

Title: [Official Records envelope]

One envelope for "Official Records" belonging to the War Navy Department.

GLC09949.02.09

4 September 1945