1938-1958

Object

Title: [National Defense Service Medal]

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Pin.

GLC09555.14

1939-1945

Object

Title: [Silver double chevron pin]

A silver double chevon pin.

GLC09555.18

1926-1933

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with China Service, Yangtze Service, and Nicaraguan Campaign Service ribbons. These ribbons, while part of the collection, date prior to Thomas Barwiss Hagstoz Askin, Jr.'s military service and could possibly be from an uncle or father.

GLC09555.19

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons and bronze stars]

Navy pin with Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service ribbons. Includes three bronze stars.

GLC09555.20

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with Silver Lifesaving, Navy Good Conduct, and Navy Expeditionary ribbons.

GLC09555.21

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with Navy Unit Commendation, Purple Heart, and red yellow and blue service ribbons.

GLC09555.22

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Knife in leather sheath]

A wooden handled Robeson Shuredge knife with 13 cm. long blade. U.N.S. is engraved on the base of the blade close to the handle. The sheath is in a light brown leather case with a snap closure around the handle. The sheath has a belt loop. Askin, T., C.Q. M, U.S.N. is written in black on the front. Askin, T. B. H., C. Q. M. is also written across the back of the sheath.

GLC09555.24

27 October 1941

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 27, 1941. William is updating her on his status, as he just recieved orders to get ready for transfer. He believes that he is being sent to Las Vegas to continue school but warns Mary Rose to wait on sending any more letters until he knows for sure. William also includes a photo of himself that he had taken in town. (GLC09682.02) He says that it is the summer uniform, and that they haven't gotten their winter uniform yet.

GLC09682.01

1941

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Private William J. Myers]

A photograph of Private William J. Myers. Taken in Biloxi Mississippi, William stands in front of a backdrop that looks like the outside of a ship with American flag bunting and two life preservers. The words "S.S. Biloxi Miss." and "1941 Greetings" are painted on the life preservers. The photo is very light in tone and, according to William's letter that accompanied the photo, (GLC09682.01) "it didn't develop long. It's too light."

GLC09682.02

28 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 28, 1943. Leonard can't wait to get home only 8 more days. He is glad they had a good drive the other day and hopes the gas situation is good. He asks them to tell Aunt Malinda he is bringing home more pictures and has one for her. He heard about an explosion in Easton and was glad it wasn't as bad as it could have been. Leonard went to the infirmary for foot pain and got out of drilling and wearing his boots for a few days. He says it is a problem where the tendon meets the heel bone and he…

GLC09611.126

30 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 30, 1943. Leonard writes primarily his father surprised that his father wrote a letter to him. He likes the new pen, and asks again for his blue bag. They just got their Navy dress whites, they are very fancy and feel like a fifty dollar suit. Leonard writes that it doesn't feel like he's been in training that long, but he realized how much he learned watching a new company that just came in. He also mentions that his company got a banty rooster, a hen and a baby chick. The cleanest company…

GLC09611.127

9 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 9, 1943. Leonard thanks them for the letters he received since he is still on maintenance duty he has time to answer their questions. He mentions that the men have to go to church each Sunday unless they are on watch. He believes the services are Episcopalian even if they are called Protestant. He answers their questions about his clothing and mentions a clothing allowance they get each year. Mentions Russell Winemiller is in good spirits, and Fuzzy thinks he will be out of…

GLC09611.113

17 March 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Egyptian Flag Goes up in Gaza

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated March 17, 1957. Shows two soldiers on a roof raising the Egyptian flag. There are six armed soldiers on the ground standing at attention. The attached press release states that the flag is being lifted on the Rafa railroad station after Egypt took administrative control over Gaza. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

GLC09677.22

1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Norwegian King at Father's Memorial Service

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1957. Shows King Olav V, wearing a general's uniform and walking with his son Prince Harald and daughter, Princess Astrid to a memorial service. The service is for his father Haakon VII. According to the attached press release this is the first time Olav appeared in public as the monarch. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information

GLC09677.18

1 September 1958

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: National Guard Units March in Legion Parade

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated September 1, 1958. Shows parade of military troops marching. According to the embedded press release the parade kicks off the annual American Legion national convention. The parade was expected to last 12 hours and have over 30,000 participants. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.50

12 June 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Anchorage Alaska

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated June 12, 1960. Shows President Eisenhower walking in front of soldiers standing at attention. The embedded press release reports that Eisenhower inspected the honor guard at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He has stopped at the base enroute to the Far East. The back is stamped with United Press International information. The wirephoto is blurry and pixilated, due to weak signal

GLC09677.53

2 December 1863

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.02

1902 March 5

Photograph

Title: [Guy C. Little]

Portrait of an Yeoman Guy C. Little in black uniform. Inscription on verso reads "Engineers Yeoman March 5, 1902."

GLC04546.128

1902 September 21

Cheong, Ying, fl. 1902

Photograph

Title: [Augustus Auduson]

Inscription reads "Augustus Auduson. U.S.S. Monterey, Sept. 21st 1902." Imprint on verso of Portrait Group, & Architectural Photography. S. Kuwada & Sons."

GLC04546.129

1902 March 5

Photograph

Title: [Guy C. Little]

Inscription on verso reads "Guy C. Little. Engineers Yeoman March 5, 1902." Includes address.

GLC04546.131

1900

Photograph

Title: [Full length portrait two navy sailors and another man]

Two sailors in uniform pose standing, while a third man sits in civilian clothes.

GLC04546.134

1900

Photograph

Title: [Half length portrait of US Navy sailor]

Lettering on the sailor's hat reads "U.S.S. Monocacy."

GLC04546.135

1900 May 31

Photograph

Title: [Sailors on parade]

Photograph shows sailors in parade formation marching down a street. Taken during the Boxer rebellion.

GLC04546.142

1899 December 25

Photograph

Title: [Group photo of U.S. Navy sailors]

Place, date, and names are written on mount. Back row (left to right): Frank Pape, Bay City Mich. R.W. McDonald, Buffalo, NY. W.T.K. Brown (no place listed). F.D. Grier, Philadelphia, Pa. E.E. Gold, Chicago, Ill. Joseph Bolingbrook (no place listed). Inscription on versi says "S.W.K.B."

GLC04546.143

1903

Photograph

Title: [The crew of the U.S.S. Manning]

Inscription on verso reads "Officers and crew of the U.S.S. Manning. Alaskan cruise 1903."

GLC04546.144