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Miscellaneous Documents
- Book, Account
- 2010.001.1
- The Story Of U.S. Coast Guard LST-67
- A typed and bound, but not published, book telling the story of LST-67 during World War II. The creator served aboard the ship during World War II as part of the Coast Guard crew assigned to LST-67.... View Full Record
- Page
- 2010.023.2
- Brief written history of Mr. Carl Moeck aboard LST-845
- A letter from Mr. Carl Moeck providing a brief overview of his service aboard the LST-845 and a photocopied page with a brief overview of the history of LST-845 itself.... View Full Record
- Correspondence
- 2010.028.1
- Instruction letter to the U.S.S. Sphinx
- Letter to the U.S.S. Sphinx (ARL-24) about supply for steering follow up & to change from normal to standby power.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2010.042.1
- Gigantic Landing Under Way; Montgomery Leading Troops; Nazis Report Penetrations!
- Newspaper reporting on the 6 June, 1944 invasion of Normandy, France. The June 6 landings, known prominently as D-Day, involved hundreds of ships including LST-325 and other LSTs and landing craft.... View Full Record
- Document, Surrender
- 2010.048.1
- German surrender document
- Framed copy of the surrender document Germany signed, thus ending the fighting in Germany during World War II.... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2010.054.1
- Damage Control Diagram of subdivision, main deck & above Lst class (1152)
- Damage control diagram for the main deck and superstructure of an LST-1152 class Landing Ship, Tank. Covered in plastic for protection and/or use prior to donation.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.061.1
- A Missourian And The Sea
WWII - U.S. Navy
- A self printed and bound sailor's journal about his time aboard LST-989 during World War II.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2010.064.1
- U.S.S. LST-125 THE DRAGON LADY
A history of the voyage of a landing ship tank
- A small booklet detailing of the voyages undertaken by the landing ship, tank LST-125 (known to crew as "The Dragon Lady") during World War II. The cover includes the ship's number, unofficial name, and the following ribbons (received by the ship):... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2010.067.4
- Diary - March 26, 1942 - November 19, 1953 ( 3 PAGES )
- A set of 3 pages of entries & significant events from the personal diary of LT.(jg) K.M. Gibbs during his service aboard LST-907 in the U.S. Navy during and after World War II.
... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2010.067.5
- LST-542 Class Blueprint
- A set of blueprints for decks 1, 2, and 3 of an LST-542 class Landing Ship, Tank.... View Full Record
- Card, Instruction
- 2010.067.6
- Rules of the Road
- A box of 45 spotter cards, used to identify vessels by the lights they carry. The cards also provide the meanings of all the whistle and fog signals.... View Full Record
- Card, Identification
- 2010.067.7
- SIGNAL CARDS
- These cards were used along with the Bluejacket's Manual to teach and help sailors identify the signal flags used aboard ships of the US NAVY. There are 33 cards to this set. This set of cards could be ordered for $.50 a set from the Sunset Press,... View Full Record
- Book, Ration
- 2010.073.2
- WWII War Ration Book
- World War II War Ration Coupon Book. This ration book is issued in the name of Lotta Minnis. These ration books were used for the rationing of food, gasoline, clothing, ect. during the war years of 1941-1945. When a rationed item was purchased you ha... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.076.2
- U.S.S. LST-757 First Anniversary Log
- First anniversary log of LST-757 for the year August 15, 1944 through August 15, 1945. This log contains the ports of call, the crew members, a deck log remark sheet from Tuesday August 14, 1944 and a anniversary menu for August 15, 1945. These first... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2010.078.1
- LST-1150 Blueprints
- A set of 6 pages of blueprints for LST-1150. They consist of pages for the 03 level, main deck, 2nd deck, 3rd deck, hold, and cross-sections.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2010.079.1
- "D" DAY Assault on Normandy
741st Tank Battalion / World War II / June 6, 1944 / Omaha Beach / "H" Hour Plus 60 Minutes
- A self-printed and bound first-hand account of the author's (Leonard Trimpe) D-Day experiences with the 741st Tank Battalion on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2010.080.1
- LST SQUADRON FOUR (History)
- A short history of LST Squadron Four during Korean War compiled by Charles E. Garrett. Mr. Garrett served aboard LST-503, which was part of the squadron in question.... View Full Record
- Music, Sheet
- 2010.081.1
- FIGHTING AMPHIBIANS
- Words and music to the song FIGHTING AMPHIBIANS, official song for the U.S. Naval Amphibious Training Base, Little Creek VA.
Words and music written by Lt. Warren J. Ayres.... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2010.081.2
- NEW GUINEA RAMP
- World War II-era newsletter published for the Amphibious Forces serving in New Guinea. This newsletter provided articles on events happening around the world during WWII and updates on the events pertaining to troops stationed on New Guinea. This new... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.082.2
- Clarke County Journal (LST-601)
- LST-601 (U.S.S. Clark County) ship's journal from 1965-1967 written by Stephen Murdoch SH (L) USNR who served aboard the LST-601 during 1965-1967.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2010.084.1
- The Log Of The Lucky Seven
The USS LST 947
- This book is an account of the LST-947 from the time she was built to her decommissioning. The donor of this book served aboard the LST-947 during World War II. Mr. Kramer and the surviving crew members of the LST-947 signed the back side of the titl... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.085.1
- The USS LST-751 At War
- A typed, condensed 6-page history of the LST-751 and crew during service in World War II.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.085.2
- Crew Muster Rolls USS LST-751
- Crew muster roll for LST-751 on the following dates: June 26, 1944 (commissioning); July 1, 1945; and April 1, 1946. Also includes the list of the Staff Complement for LST Group 43 from July 1, 1945.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2010.090.1
- LST-925
- Photocopies of pages from a 26-page booklet providing a brief history of LST-925 and recollections of events on different days and months onboard the ship.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.093.1
- Phone interview transcript with Peter J. Maurin survivor of LST-313
- Photocpy of a 3-page transcript from a phone interview with Peter J. Maurin, a survivor of LST-313. LST-313 was attacked in Gela, Sicily by German bombers on July 13, 1943.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.094.1
- USS Saline County LST-1101 You Call We Haul
- Photocopies of a brief 4-page manuscript about LST-1101, along with photographs of and from the ship and a map of the ship's voyage.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.096.1
- Log of LST-616 in The Pacific during WW11
- Photocopies of the pages of Mr. Ward E. Clemens's personal log while serving aboard LST-616 in the Pacific during World War II.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.099.1
- United States Ship U.S.S. Marion County LST-975
- Photocopies of a 6-page history of the LST-975 (U.S.S. Marion County) including photos, newspaper clippings, and excerpts from the crew.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2010.100.11
- LST-177 HISTORY
- History of LST-177 encased in a white 3 ring binder. The history includes sea stories, ship's logs, a list of original crew, a list of officers, information on convoy UGS 36, and a roster of crew members.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2010.100.13
- Revisit Anzio-Casino-35 years after
- Newspaper article and pictures of the before and 35 years later of the invasion of Anzio and Cassino Italy Jan. 22, 1944. LST-177 took part in the landings and resupply.... View Full Record
- Scrapbook
- 2010.100.18
- LST-177 Scrapbook
- A scrapbook consisting of news articles, photographs, and letters all pertaining to past and present crew members (and their families) of LST-177. The scrapbook is housed in a blue photo album binder.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2010.100.19
- Launching LSTs
- Enlarged and laminated newspaper article pertaining to the building, launching and naval uses of LSTs built during World War II at the Pittsburgh and other PA shipyards.... View Full Record
- Album
- 2010.100.20
- Amphibious Force W.W.II
- An album containing newspaper clippings and photographs of the U.S. Navy amphibious forces during World War II. These stories and photos were written and/or taken between 1942-1945.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.100.25
- Sea Stories from The USS LST-177: 1987 Edition
- A standard sized red fiber folder containing single-sided typed pages (18 in total) of sea stories from men who served aboard LST-177. Appears to have been collected and put together in 1987.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.100.26
- USS LST-177: Roster of Crewmembers & Outline History of Ship
- A standard sized blue fiber folder containing 10 single-sided typed pages of miscellaneous documents relating to LST-177, her records, and her service.... View Full Record
- Certificate, Commemorative
- 2010.106.3
- Plank Owners Certificate
- Photocopy of Gordon B. Lease's Plank Owner Certificate from LST-25. These certificates were issued to the original crew which commissioned the USS LST-25 on 3 May, 1943... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.107.3
- Naval history
- A brief history of Marvin Shumway and LST-488 copied from Large Slow Target (Vol. 4). Mr. Shumway's name is circled and a star has been drawn next to it prior to donation. The page also includes another short history of Mr. Daniel Senkow and both L... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.107.4
- LST-488 " Flagship of Flotilla "7"
- Photocopy of a brief two-page history of LST-488 from the publication Large Slow Targets (Vol. 4).... View Full Record
- Article
- 2010.108.2
- IN HARM'S WAY
- A photocopy of an article written by C.M. Wamsley for the Ohio Amphibs newsletter titled IN HARM'S WAY. Mr. Wamsley was a crew member aboard LST-1040 during World War II.... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2010.112.2
- 1944 Christmas dinner menu for LST-657
- A menu for the 1944 Christmas dinner served to officers and crew aboard LST-657. The menu consists of a single folded sheet with decorations on the front, the officer list on the inside front, the actual menu on the inside's second page, and a crew... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.112.3
- History of LST-657
- A copy of a 10-page history of LST-657 put together by the ship's officers at the end of World War II to be distributed to the crew prior to their return to the United States. The document includes lists of the officers and crew (both contemporary a... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2010.115.1
- Travel Log
- A very brief naval travel log history of Bud Rangeloff (Coxwain 3/c) aboard LST-936. It includes a mention of the ship striking a mine on 6 Sept., 1945. The item was written for him by his son Al Rangeloff.... View Full Record
- Correspondence
- 2010.125.3
- Change of duty orders for Ensign Faris Jones E-V(G)
- Copy of change of duty orders for Ensign Faris Jones E-V(G) Dec. 7, 1943. These orders assigned Ensign Faris to Shipbuilding, USN, (Dravo Corporation) Neville Island, Pittsburgh PA. for duty.... View Full Record
- Program
- 2010.129.1
- USS LST-170
- Partial photocopy of a program created for the 1969 crew reunion of LST-170. The photocopy includes the front (title) page and first two interior pages with a very brief history of LST-170 from launching to decommissioning, including a list of major... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.130.1
- 9 pages of history LST-449
- A typed 9-page history of LST-449; created by an unknown author (crewmember Loshek?). It appears to be a re-typed copy of the ship's original official World War II history compiled on a computer rather than a typewriter. Each paragraph is number seq... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.131.1
- George Harvey Reis: A Biography Of Sorts
- A 19-page excerpt from George Harvey Reis's autobiography as edited by Marilyn Carol Reis Leonard focusing on his experiences during World War II. The section appears to have only one possible mention of an LST, on page 9, though even this is unclea... View Full Record
- Report
- 2010.135.2
- Action Report / Torpedoing of LST-577
- The Action Report filed by LST-751 covering the sinking of LST-577 on 21 February, 1945 off the coast of the Philippines. LST-577 was attacked and sunk by a Japanese submarine using torpedoes.... View Full Record
- Report
- 2010.135.3
- LST-751 salvage report
- A salvage report filed by R.E. Garris, the C.O. of LST-751, documenting the ship's attempts at towing & salvaging LST-577 following a torpedo striking LST-577 on 21 February, 1945 off the coast of the Philippines. The torpedo in question was launche... View Full Record
- Correspondence
- 2010.138.01
- Dear LST-265 Shipmates
- Letter & 4 pictures written and mailed to former LST-265 shipmates of Mr. Matthew H. Dragon (MM3/c LST-265).... View Full Record
- Log
- 2010.138.02
- Liberty List LST-265 for July 4, 1945
- Copy of the crew liberty list for LST-265 dated July 4, 1945. This list contains the names of the crew granted liberty from 1300 Hrs (1:00PM) until 2130 Hrs (9:30 PM) and crew that are restricted to the ship.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.138.03
- Life An Time On LST-265
- A personal log or journal compiled by Wilfred H Collins (MOMM/2c LST-265) of the locations LST-265 visited during World War II, with dates provided running from May 28, 1943 to Nov. 9, 1945.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.138.05
- My Stories And Pictures Of WORLD WAR 11
- Photocopies of the personal journal of John Barney (Lt. USNR) during his time spent on LST-265 World War II. Totals 52 pages.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2010.138.08
- The Amphibious Force
- A poem written to honor the Amphibious Forces of World War II. Appears to have been typed out on a typewriter.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2010.138.09
- OUR SHIP The U.S.S LST#265
- A poem written in honor of the LST-265 by an unknown crewmember. The poem itself was typed via typewriter though the page also includes handwriting, in pencil, providing basic background on the piece.... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2010.138.10
- Decommissioning Dinner U.S.S. LST 265
- A menu for the decommissioning dinner of U.S.S. LST-265 on 4 December, 1945. The dinner was held at "Charcoal Steak House" in Norfolk, VA. The interior of the menu features a brief history of the ship and list of the commading officers on the left... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2010.138.11
- Christmas Dinner Menu USS LST-265, Dec. 25, 1944
- A menu for the LST-265 crew's Christmas Dinner in 1944. The menu is a single page sheet from a typewrite with font and decorated borders. This copy also features the personal addition of "Carton Cigarette" at the bottom in pencil.... View Full Record
- Report
- 2010.138.17
- History of LST-265
- Photocopies of the official "History of LST-265 from 1943-1945" document submitted by Lt. Joseph Molnar, the commanding officer of LST-265, to the Secretary of the Navy. This history includes list of successive commanding officers, list of personnel... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2010.138.22
- Menu For Christmas Dinner LST-265 Dec. 25, 1943
- A photocopy of the menu for Christmas dinner aboard the LST-265 on December 25, 1943. the menu consists of a single folded sheet of paper. The front cover features a drawing of a sailor holding a bookley or menu and the inside left page features a... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2010.139.1
- Combat Diary of Battery B, 692D Field Artilley Battalion
- A copy of the Combat Diary of Battery B, 692D Field Artillery Battalion from Aug. 2, 1944 to July 9, 1945. The Diary includes locations stationed, and a list of the Divisions, American/British/Cavalry Corps, and Armies to whom the Battalion was atta... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2010.140.1
- USS LST-680
- A copy of a list of ports of call and landing sites for LST-680 from July 11, 1944 To January 22, 1946.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.143.1
- History Of USS LST-449
- A copy of the original official World War II history of LST-449 created on typewriter by crewmember Robert J. Loshek. The document is 7 pages but contains the same text as the previous accession (9 pages in length).... View Full Record
- Album, Autograph
- 2010.143.3
- Autographs
- Photocopies of pages from a book containing autographs & addresses collected from crew members on LST-449 by Robert J. Loshek during his tour of duty aboard ship in World War II.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2010.144.1
- The First Year Of LST-494
- A 66-page manuscript written by Howard A. Buhl, MOMM2/c LST-494 about the first year of operations of LST-494 during World War II.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.145.6
- USS LST 573
- a brief 1-page journal titled USS LST 573. This encompasses a short history of the LST-573 from commissioning to transfer to the Japanese navy at the end of World War II.... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2010.145.8
- Historical Sketch U.S.S. LST 573
- A month-by-month journal of events pertaining to LST-573 starting June 21, 1944 and running through August 31, 1945. The document was compiled by a group of lieutenants (junior grade) and two ensigns aboard the ship. Near the end the document also... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2010.146.3B
- Cover Letter With Photo
- A short letter enclosed with photo of LSTs landing at Mindoro Island, Philippines during World War II.... View Full Record
- Biography
- 2010.148.1
- August William Lehtola LST-794
- A short biography of August W. Lehtola and his service aboard LST-794 (U.S.S. Gibson County) during World War II.... View Full Record
- Sheet, Instruction
- 2010.148.3
- Starting Procedure For 12-567 Engine
- A 2-page, typewriter typed instruction document listing the steps of the starting procedure for the GM 12-567 diesel engines used on LSTs during and after World War II.... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2010.148.7
- Maintenance Manual Model 12-567ATL Diesel Engine
- U.S. Navy maintenance manual for General Motor's diesel engines used in LSTs.... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2010.148.8
- Maintenance Manual Model 3-268A General Motors Diesel Engine
- 1943 Maintenance Manual for General Motors Diesel Engine Model 3-268A used in LSTs during WWII.... View Full Record
- Postcard
- 2010.153.4
- 3 Postcards from W. Knierim to Mrs. Hartfield
- 3 postcards from W. Knierim to Mrs. Hartfield in Texas from 3 different places around the world. Dated May 1943, June 1943, and August 1943.... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2010.156.3
- David Sorg's Experiences of LST-896
- A typed personal account of David Sorg and his experiences as a crewmember of the LST-896 when the ship experienced two separate typhoons in Buckner Bay (Nakagusuku Bay) off Okinawa in 1945. The first typhoon struck on the 16th of September and caus... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2010.156.4
- Handwritten David Sorg's Experiences of LST-896
- A handwritten personal account of David Sorg and his experiences as a crewmember of the LST-896 when the ship experienced two separate typhoons in Buckner Bay (Nakagusuku Bay) off Okinawa in 1945. The first typhoon struck on the 16th of September an... View Full Record
- Card, Identification
- 2010.157.1
- G.W. Knight Navy Identification Card
- An identification card issued to George W. Knight during his service in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Knight served aboard LST-318.... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2010.157.3
- Diesel Engine Notebook of G. Knight
- The working notebook of Mr. Knight as he went through Advanced Naval Training School (Diesel) for the U.S Navy.... View Full Record
- Certificate
- 2010.157.6
- G. Knight Honorable Discharge Certificate
- G. Knight's Honorable Discharge certificate from the United States Navy. Mr. Knight served aboard LST-318 during World War II.... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2010.157.7
- G. Knight Journal
- The journal of George Knight from April 5, 1943 to May 9, 1943. The journal discusses one of his earliest voyages aboard LST-318 as part of the U.S. Navy crew.... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2010.158.2
- M. Lake Service Log
- A photocopy of a log kept by Mr. Maurice Lake during his time time in service for the U.S. Coast Guard.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2010.162.3
- Letter from Secretary of the Navy to F. Eisenreich
- A letter from the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, to F. Eisenreich expressing his good wishes as Eisenreich entered the civilian world.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2010.162.4
- Thank You from the White House
- Note from the White House thanking F. Eisenreich for his service during World War II.... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2010.162.6
- USS APL-14 "Ritz Carlton" History
- A narrative history of the U.S.S. APL-14 (nicknamed the "Ritz Carlton") during its service in the Pacific in World War II. The narrative concludes with a detailed log of the ship's experiences in Buckner (Nakagusuku) Bay during Typhoon Louise in Oct... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.163.2
- Pictures in Poetry, Volume 2
- Poems by P.J. Casebolt.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2010.163.3
- The Four to Eight Watch
- A poem written by P.J. Casebolt about the 4 to 8 watch on a Navy ship.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2010.163.4
- Camarines Cadence
- A poem by P.J. Casebolt... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2010.164.1
- Narrative of Naval Career
- A chronological narrative of the U.S. Navy career of James B. Tedrick from 26 April, 1943 to 6 March, 1946.... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2010.166.1
- Blueprint of LST-730
- Blueprints of LST-730, which was built at the Dravo Corp. Shipyard on Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA. LST-730 was launched on 29 January, 1944 and served in the Pacific Theater through the end of World War II.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2010.168.5
- J. Malone Letter to Parents
- Photocopies of a letter written by Jack Malone to his parents while on campaign during World War II, and of the original envelope in which the letter was mailed.... View Full Record
- Report
- 2010.171.3
- Action Report of LST-719
- Photocopy of an action report by the commanding officer of the LST-719, J.H. Ingram, on the torpedoing of a destroyer (D-499 U.S.S. Renshaw) in the Midanao Sea on 21 February, 1945. The ship suffered significant damage but was not sunk, and another... View Full Record
- Report
- 2010.171.4
- Action Report Forward Paper
- Photocopy of the forwarding paper attached to the action report from LST-719 (2010.171.3) regarding the torpedoing of DD-499 U.S.S. Renshaw on 21 February, 1945.... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2011.002.1
- USO Poster
- Cardboard World War II-era USO (United Services Organization) propaganda poster calling for donations in support of the Armed Forces of the United States.... View Full Record
- Release, News
- 2011.002.2
- Press Release, !!/28/1943
- Photocopy of a 2-page press released on 28 November, 1943 by the War Department for statements made by LT. General Lesley J McNair. Broadcast on N.B.C. network radio the same day.... View Full Record
- Ad, Print
- 2011.002.3
- Meat Rationing
- Photocopy of a full page cutout from either a newspaper or a magazine containing illustrations on why meat rationing was required during World War II.... View Full Record
- Release, News
- 2011.002.4
- Barrage Balloons Play Increasing Role In War
- Photocopy of an employee publication release by the War Dept. Industrial Services Division Bureau of Public Relations titled "BARRAGE BALLOONS PLAY INCREASED ROLE IN WAR". The document discusses the growing importance and usage of barrage balloons a... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2011.009.1
- Thanks and Prayers to God
- A photocopy of a related story of Robert T. May's time in the U.S. Navy aboard LST-348 during World War II. LST-348 acted as a repair vessel for smaller landing craft at Salerno and Anzio Bay in Italy and Palermo, Sicily. The ship was sunk shortly... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2011.011.1
- Personal Journal of Don Allen
- A typed copy of Mr. Don Allen's journal from his time aboard LST-1102. During his time aboard ship the LST was reclassified first as AG-150 and named U.S.S. Chimon, then reclassified a second time as AKS-31.... View Full Record
- Book, Ration
- 2011.012.1
- 4 Ration Books and Case
- A set of four ration books owned by the Dunn family during World War II.... View Full Record
- Invitation
- 2011.012.8
- "E" Award Invitation and Guest Passes
- An invitation inviting Winona Dunn and two guests to the award presentation ceremony for the Army-Navy "E" Award at the Evansville Shipyard. The invitation included two guest passes for the event as well.... View Full Record
- Certificate
- 2011.013.2
- Naval Training School Certificate
- The certificate of completion of signal school for the Navy for Victor Iams.... View Full Record
- Discharge, Military
- 2011.013.10
- Honorable Discharge Case and Paper
- Leather case with initials U.S.N. and an anchor on front. Inside case is black leather with silver lettering. Holds honorable discharge paper for Victor Iams.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2011.013.13
- Commendation Letter to LST-398
- Copy of a Commendation Letter to the LST-398 from Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal. Letter details the operation of the LST-398 during the Solomon Islands Campaign from March 1943 to May 1944. It authorizes all personnel to wear the Navy Unit C... View Full Record
- Form, Order
- 2011.013.14
- Army and Navy Photograph Order Form
- Order form for portriats of men serving in the the U.S. Army and Navy. Allows owner to order 1, 3, 6, or 12 photos of soldier/sailor in 3 1/2" x 5" size.... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2011.013.16
- Travels of Victor Iams, Original and Copy
- Written by Victor Iams, documents recount his travels during World War II from 1943-1944 aboard the LST-398. Includes a handwritten partial draft and two typed drafts, one with written corrections. The memoir is two pages in length. Total number of p... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2011.013.17
- LST 398 History
- Three typed pages recounting the history of the USS LST-398 from its commissioning on 2 January, 1943 through its decommissing from the U.S. Navy.... View Full Record
- Log, Ship's
- 2012.002.01
- Log Book of LST-157
- Photocopies of a ship's log for LST-157 running from June 1, 1944 through June 10, 1944. Also has a list of the officers aboard and numbers 16 pages long.... View Full Record
- Log
- 2012.002.03
- Arthur J. Lavender Service Record
- Eight page record of Arthur Lavender's service for the United States Navy. Chronicles his stations and training from 1942-1945. States in the forward that the additional commentary was added and expanded upon in 1990.... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2012.003.3
- LST-542 Class Compartment Plan
- Blueprints of LST-542. Includes a cover, dimensions and data, an inboard profile, navigating bridge deck level, main deck, second deck, third deck, and hold pages. Approx. 2.75" x 15"... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2012.004.1
- 1942 Pocket Guide to Australia
- Booklet describing the history, geography, native flora and fauna, traditions, and culture of Australia. Produced in 1942 by the War and Navy Departments for military units stationed in Australia.... View Full Record
- Book, Music
- 2012.004.2
- Army Song Book 1941
- Small booklet of songs compiled by the Adjutant General's Office for the Army. Contains 67 songs that vary from patriotic to amusing.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2012.004.3
- Japanese Newspaper Clipping
- Japanese newspaper clipping which has been torn or cut in half. Displays a cartoon strip.... View Full Record
- Form, Order
- 2012.004.4
- Two Quartermaster Laundry Forms
- Two identical quartermaster laundry forms. Contains a list of potential clothing items to be turned in for washing. There are also places for identifying information to be written down for use when retrieving laundry.... View Full Record
- Pamphlet, Instruction
- 2012.006.1
- Personal Affairs of Naval Personnel and Aid for Their Dependents
- Booklet of 41 pages providing instructions for Naval personnel about the services available for them and their families while in the Navy. Also provides financial information for the family and what is available to the family if death occurs while in... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2012.006.2
- Privileges, Rights, and Benefits Manual
- Book of 221 pages describing the types and functions of services available to military personnel. These include medical, social, and financial services.... View Full Record
- Scrapbook
- 2012.009.1
- History of LST 650/ USS Pandemus (ARL-18)
- Compiled history of the LST-650, which was converted into ARL-18, the U.S.S. Pandemus. Includes photocopies of schematics for conversion, information about the ship, photos of crew members, records of cruises, maps, and personal stories from crew mem... View Full Record
- Stationery
- 2012.009.3
- Letterhead of U.S.S. Pandemus (ARL-18)
- Letterhead paper from the U.S.S. Pandemus (ARL-18, previously LST-650).... View Full Record
- Report
- 2014.005.01
- Report on Assignment and Services on USS LST 389
- A copy of a report submitted by Major D. P. Hall detailing his assignment to service aboard LST-389 (U.S.S. Boone County) and action experienced during landings in Normandy. The report ends with a request of reassignment "to a more active hospital a... View Full Record
- Letter, Recommendation
- 2014.005.02
- Recommendation of Commendation
- A copy of a letter of recommendation for commendation for Major Delou P. Hall, MC for "diligant performance of duty..." and "high qualities of leadership and coolness under fire..." during his service aboard LST-389 (U.S.S. Boone County) in the Norma... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2014.008.02
- The Evansville Courier Aug. 14, 1945 "Jap War Ends"
- Newspaper Celebrating the Surrender announcement of Japan... View Full Record
- Drawing, Technical
- 2014.010.03
- Flooding Effect Diagram
- Deck-by-deck plans showing the listing effects caused by flooding of the ballast tanks on a Landing Ship, Tank. The final deck drawing includes color-coding for the different purposes of each tank/compartment.... View Full Record
- Drawing, Technical
- 2014.010.04
- Upper Plan ATL Machinery Operating Piping
- Schematics for the arrangement of piping systems in the upper levels of a Landing Ship, Tank.... View Full Record
- Drawing, Technical
- 2014.010.05
- Lower Plan ATL Machinery Operating Piping
- Schematics for the arrangement of piping systems in the lower levels of a Landing Ship, Tank.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2014.015.02
- Bolton's Story
- Copy of a 4-page typed document telling the story of LST-887's (U.S.S. Lawrence County) involvment in the Invasion of Okinawa.... View Full Record
- List
- 2014.015.05
- Ports of Call for LST-887
- A typed list of the Ports of Call for LST-887 (U.S.S. Lawrence County) during the service period of a crewmember listed as "Bob", running from 28 October, 1944 through 13 December, 1945.... View Full Record
- Photograph
- 2014.025.02
- Photos of MM2 Bill C. Heybruck During Service
- A set of 4 photographs showing Bill Heybruck (MM2) in Falmouth, England during service with repair crew.... View Full Record
- Magazine
- 2014.026.01
- Snowgram #2
- A copy of Snowgram #2, a shipboard publication sent to families of crewmembers from LST-1126 (U.S.S. Snohomish County). The cover is decorated with a sketch of LST-1126 unloading a tank via the bow doors.... View Full Record
- Magazine
- 2014.026.02
- Snowgram #3
- A copy of Snowgram #3, a shipboard publication sent to families of crewmembers from LST-1126 (U.S.S. Snohomish County). The cover is decorated with a sketch of LST-1126 passing a smaller, wind-powered ship.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2014.029.01
- It's All Over Over Here
- Stars and Stripes Mediterranean Edition Vol. 1, No. 246 (May 8, 1945)
The official U.S. armed services newspaper for the Mediterranean Theater of World War II celebrating the end of fighting in Europe on VE (Victory in Europe) Day.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2014.029.02
- Invasion
- Stars and Stripes Mediterranean Edition Vol.1, No.2 (June 6, 1844)
June 6, 1944 issue of the official newspaper publication for the U.S. Armed Services. This issue was published for the Mediterranean Theater and covers the amphibious landings and... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2014.029.03
- Victory in Europe
- Stars and Stripes Mediterranean Edition "Victory in Europe" (1945)
A post-war printing from the official U.S. Armed Services publication from 1945. This issue celebrates the Allies' "victory in Europe" via various pictures from the theater over t... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2014.029.04
- Hostilities Ended at 12:01 AM
- Stars and Stripes Mediterranean Edition Vol.1 No.247 (May 9, 1945)
Official newspaper for the U.S. Armed Services covering the end of the war in Europe.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2014.029.05
- PEACE AT LAST
- Stars and Stripes Mediterranean Edition Vol.2 No.240 (August 15, 1945)
Mediterranean version of the official U.S. armed services publication covering the end of World War II in the Pacific.... View Full Record
- Article
- 2014.031.09
- "We Visited Trieste"
- A photocopy of an article, likely from an armed forces newsletter or newspaper, detailing a visit of LST-601's cew to Trieste, Italy in June of 1945.
- Marked "RESTRICTED" in header... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2014.033.03
- Service Appreciation
- A letter of thanks and praise for Mr. Ernest Lardenoit's service during his time aboard LST-537, written and sent by his Division Officer, Lt.(j.g.) D.C. Blevins in January of 1946.... View Full Record
- Announcement
- 2014.033.05
- Notice of Rating Advancement
- Notice of Rating Advancement for several sailors aboard LST-537 in January of 1946. The men listed:
Shimon - MoMM3c to MoMM2c
Frederick - F1c to MoMM3c
Lardenoit - S1c to QM3c
Feldman - PhM3c to PhM2c
Garske - S2c to S1c... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2014.033.06
- The Samar Scope Vol.II No.4
- Small newsletter from the repair ship ARG-11 U.S.S. Samar stationed in Tsingtao, China. Mr. Lardenoit returned to the United States aboard the Samar.... View Full Record
- Certificate, Confirmation
- 2014.033.07
- Attack Boat Training Certification
- Copy of a certificate acknowledging Mr. Lardenoit's completion of training for attack boat operation. The certificate is dated to 16 January, 1944 with authorization by Capt. Clarence Gulbranon (Attack Boat Commander) and signed by Capt. C.F. Mackli... View Full Record
- Certificate, Commemorative
- 2014.033.08
- Amphibious Attack Boat Operator Monument Dedication
- A paper document coy of a memorial stone marker created by the Amphibious Attack Boats Association of WWII at Fort Pierce, FL. The memorial recognizes operators of attack boats that trained there in World War II.... View Full Record
- Article
- 2014.033.09
- Attack Boat School Area
- Photocopy of a typed single-page description of lay-out of Attack Boat School portion of the Amphib Base in Ft. Pierce, Florida.... View Full Record
- Announcement
- 2014.033.10
- Attack Boats WWII Reunion
- Photocopy of a small flier for 2000 reunion of WWII Attack Boat operators, decorated with a drawing of an alligator releasing a tank from its mouth, a common representation of Landing Ship, Tanks and the "Gator Navy" Amphib Forces.... View Full Record
- Itinerary
- 2014.033.13
- Itinerary of USS LST-537
- Itinerary of USS LST-537 from 19 October 1943 through 1 May 1946. Most information pulled from LST-537's deck logs and Mr. Ernest Lardenoit's personal daily log. The information from prior to 9 February, 1944 was provided by the Evansville, IN Muse... View Full Record
- Certificate, Confirmation
- 2014.040.02
- Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy
- A Certificate of Honorable Discharge for Frank J. Eisenreich from the United States Navy, dated 1946 following the end of World War II.... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2014.043.01
- Sunday Ship History: Update on the LST with a Sail
- A short typed narrative provided as an update to an earlier story about LST-825 (U.S.S. Hickman County) using an Army tent as a sail following engine failure. The piece appears to have been taken from an unidentified website or online source.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2014.043.02
- USS Westchester County in Vietnam War
- A brief, typed overview of the U.S.S. Westchester County's (LST-1167) service during Vietnam War.... View Full Record
- Record, Personnel
- 2014.044.02
- Record of U.S. Navale Service for Dan Heffner
- Photocopy of a record of Mr. Dan Heffner's service with U.S. Navy. Mr. Heffner served aboard LST-519 (U.S.S. Calhoun County.... View Full Record
- Book, Account
- 2014.044.03
- Account of Service with U.S. Navy
- Photocopy of a detailed account of Mr. Dan Heffner's tour of service with U.S. Navy. He served aboard LST-519 (U.S.S. Calhoun County) during World War II.... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2014.044.04
- History of LST-519
- Photocopy of the history of LST-519 (U.S.S. Calhoun County) from the "ww2LST" website.... View Full Record
- Drawing
- 2014.053.04
- Too Close for Comfort
- An artist's rendition of LST-225 sinking a Japanese submarine on January 12, 1945.... View Full Record
- Log, Ship's
- 2014.053.05
- Deck Log for 12 January, 1945; LST-225
- Deck log for LST-225 with account of sinking of a Japanese submarine on 12 January, 1945.... View Full Record
- Transcript
- 2014.053.06
- LST-225 Messages Received 12 January, 1945
- Transcript of messages received congratulating LST-225 on sinking a Japanese submarine.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2014.056.01
- Excerpt from "MacArthur and Wainwright - Sacrifice of the Philippines"
- Excerpt from Beck's "MacArther and Wainwright - Sacrifice of the Philippines" containing correspondence from Lt. Gen Wainwright to President Roosevelt notifying him of surrender of the fortified islands in Manila Bay... View Full Record
- Correspondence
- 2014.056.02
- Surrender
- Photocopy of correspondence from Lt. Gen. Wainwright to Col. Horan explaining surrender of fortified islands and troops stationed there to Japanese Gen. Homma.... View Full Record
- Map
- 2014.056.05
- Japan Invasion Information
- Photocopies of a map and information about U.S. plans to invade the Japanese home islands in 1945.... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2014.057.01
- Memoir of Travel and Commissioning
- Memoir of a member of LST-557's crew detailing the end of his training and travel before the ship was commissioned.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2014.060.06
- V-Mail Letter
- Short V-Mail letter to William Dickerson from friend James Brasher.... View Full Record
- Map
- 2014.068
- War Cruise of LST-743
- Map of travels of LST-743 during World War II with attached photos of LST-743 during the war.... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2014.069.14
- Warship Recognition Manual
- Electronic copy of US ONI Warship Recognition Manual created by the Office of Naval Intelligence to assist in training Navy personnel in the recognition of vessels from various Navies around the world. The ships are divided in sections by nationalit... View Full Record
- Map
- 2014.069.21
- Global Map for Global War and Global Peace
- A fold-out two-sided poster from early World War II that was produced by Alcoa. The poster features a world map on one side and aircraft silhouettes (for spotting/identifying), signal flags, ranks & insignias, and other miscellaneous information on... View Full Record
- Map
- 2014.069.22
- Newsmap: Feb. 21, 1944
- A large two-sided poster printed during World War II. One side features a Newsmap printing for US Distribution from February of 1944. Images and descriptions of different landing craft are featured on the reverse side (currently displayed in Gift S... View Full Record
- Postcard
- 2015.003.02
- The Sailor's Prayer
- The Sailor's Prayer post card
Chicago: Curt Teich, [1941]. "C.T. Art-Colortone." "U.S. Navy Comics." 1B-H527 / USN-11... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2015.003.03
- USS LST-688 Christmas Banquet menu
- USS LST-688 Christmas Banquet menu from 1945. The menu includes a poem written by Edgar H. Knapp.
... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2015.011
- LST-666 Diary
- Personal war time diary from an unknown sailor aboard the LST-666 in the Pacific Theater during World War II.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2015.014
- The Stars and Stripes Africa: Sicily Invaded
- "The Stars and Stripes Africa" Vol.1, No.31 'Sicily Invaded' 8pages
Issue covers the invasion of Sicily by Allied forces.... View Full Record
- Drawing
- 2015.022.011
- L.S.T. 274.
- Copy of a hand-drawn flyer for LST-274 with ship during a landing at bottom, and star with information about ship's service at top.... View Full Record
- Roster
- 2015.022.012
- Liberty List, LST 274
- Liberty List for LST-274 crew from 11/17/1945 on carbon paper.... View Full Record
- Certificate, Achievement
- 2015.022.013
- Certificate of Thanks for Service
- Certificate of thanks and commemoration issued to Kenneth Schnellinger from the White House of the United States.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2015.022.014
- LST Scuttlebutt Sept/Oct 1993
- LST Scuttlebutt newpaper from Sept/Oct 1993, pages 51 & 52 with articles on history of LST-464 and West Loch Incident respectively.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2015.022.015
- Invasion Currencies
- An article from an unknown publication on currencies used by combatants in occupied areas, pages 12-13 (of 11 through 14).... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.016
- 10 Francs [French]
- 10 Franc [France] note from 1944 (possible US occupation currency).... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.017
- 5 Francs (Belgium)
- 5 Franc note from Beligum drig World War II.... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.018
- 2 1/2 Gulden (Netherlands)
- 2 1/2 Gulden note from Netherlands (possible occupation currency) during World War II.... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.020
- 50 Centavos [Philippines]
- 50 centavos note issued by Japanese forces during invasion & occupation of The Philippines in World War II... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.021
- 5 Centavos [Philippines]
- 5 centavos notes (11 count) issued by Japanese forces during invasion & occupation of The Philippines during World War II.... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.022
- 1 Peso [Philippines]
- 1 peso note issued by Japanese during invasion and occupation of The Philippines in World War II.... View Full Record
- Money, Paper
- 2015.022.023
- 10 Pesos [Philippines]
- 10 peso note issued by Japanese forces during invasion and occupation of The Philippines in World War II... View Full Record
- Orders, Military
- 2015.024.007
- Order to Report for Induction
- Photocopy of U.S. Gov Order to report for induction into military service for Roy Hardin, Jr.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2015.026
- Invasion Crews of L.S.T.'s
- Poem written by unknown author (LST crewman from WWII) on the service of LST crews for landings in invasions; title printed and underlined twice at top, handwritten words at bottom stating "A poem written by an LST man I thought you'd like to read";... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2015.027
- News From The Historic Fleet
- Article from page 24 of the winter issue of The Tin Can Sailor newspaper, written by Jeffrey Nilsson (Exec. Director of Historic Naval Ships Association) discussing developments with several historic ship organizations, including LST-325 Memorial.... View Full Record
- Book, Music
- 2015.040.011
- Victory Calypsoes
- Small souvenir booklet with description and collection of calypso songs popular in 1944; 32 pages
-"C.C. Pollock, Lt. USNR" stamped on bottom of front cover... View Full Record
- Card, Membership
- 2015.041.001
- National Order of Screw Balls Membership Card
- Wallet-sized novelty card for membership in the "National Order of Screw Balls"... View Full Record
- Card, Trade
- 2015.041.002
- Danny Goodman's Tap Room Business Card
- Business card for "Danny Goodman's Tap Room" with humorous anecdote on back.... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2015.041.003
- USS LST-802 Thanksgiving in Tokyo Bay
- Menu for Thanksgiving dinner served aboard LST-802 in Tokyo Bay, Nov. 22, 1945
Interior includes actual menu as well as list of guest units sharing the meal with the LST's crew.... View Full Record
- Log
- 2015.041.006
- USS LST-802 Ship's Orders
- Collection of ship orders for crews aboard LST-802 during service in WWII, cover page with image of LST-802 and single orders per page beyond that, bound by metal clip. Many pages coming loose and final page unattached & taped together from pieces p... View Full Record
- Booklet, Instruction
- 2015.041.007
- Another Stopover in the Philippines
- Informational booklet about the Philippine Islands and their inhabitants, created for US sailors and soldiers prior to stop overs and shore leave there. Contain information on the culture of the citizens there, the geography of the islands, and loca... View Full Record
- Scrapbook
- 2015.041.008
- LST-802 Rocks and Rolls & PortHole
- Album of LST-802 photos and service information, including crewmembers and apparent newsletter all in blue cloth binding with "LST 802" printed on front.
*Digitize when resources and equipment available to safely do so*... View Full Record
- Reminiscence
- 2015.043.001
- ARL-29 Info
- Handwritten summary of service of unnamed (presumably Harold Bosma) sailor, focusing largely on time aboard ARL-29 (U.S.S. Amphtrite [LST-1124]).... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2015.045
- Korean War Diary - LST-803
- Diary chronicling the experiences and activities of LST-803 during its service in the Korean War, from 15 Nov., 1950 through 31 Dec., 1953; bound with metal clips at top of pages with laminated blue covers
Includes:
-Brief history of LST-803 fro... View Full Record
- Album
- 2015.047
- Souvenir of Plymouth.
- Souvenir booklet with paper covers and 18 photographic prints showing sights in and around Plymouth, England. Covers are dark green, almost brown, with hole in front to show the first photo. Inside pages are lighter green with prints mounted directl... View Full Record
- Print
- 2015.050
- The Laws of the Navy
- Poster-sized print of "The Laws of the Navy," a poem by Ronald A. Hopwood [July 23, 1896]; mounted and framed by Abbey Press... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2015.052.002
- Friendly Correspondence
- Letter & Envelope written by Arthur Anderson to Edward Chapman on 1 March, 1920 discussing recent life developments with particular focus on the Spanish Flu epidemic and pneumonia; 1 page, front and back from typewriter
Stored together:
.01 - Let... View Full Record
- Pamphlet, Instruction
- 2015.052.011
- Personal Affairs of Naval Personnel and Aid For Their Dependents
- Small book (approx. 5 3/4 by 9 inches, 60 pages) providing information about government Acts and programs for the support of Naval personnel and their dependents as well as instructions on applying for such aid... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2015.052.012
- Helpful Hints to the Navy Recruit
- Small book (approx. 6 by 9 inches, 28 pages) providing basic information and tips for new US Navy recruits, including spotting guides for common USN aircraft and ships, insignias and patches, etc; color cover with Navy Recruit in blue uniform in fron... View Full Record
- Pamphlet, Instruction
- 2015.052.013
- Referral Service and Business Counselling and Employment for Veterans
- Booklet (approx. 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 12 pages) containing names of and information for business counselling and assistance agencies for returning WWII veterans in and around Dubuque, IA from 1945... View Full Record
- Map
- 2015.054.004
- Specific Pacific Battle Maps
- Collection of battle maps from US operations in the Pacific Theater during WWII from a 1995 World War II class at Wabash Valley College; front shows general map, back contains 6 more specific maps of Luzon Island, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands,... View Full Record
- Sheet, Instruction
- 2015.054.005
- World War II Currencies
- List and description of different temporary currencies used in several different areas during World War II; single-sided, legal-size sheet of paper... View Full Record
- Card, Membership
- 2016.002.01
- "Order of The Magic Carpet" Honorary Membership
- Wallet-sized card recognizing honorary membership in the "Order of The Magic Carpet" for H. Elkins, S1c from his trip home aboard U.S.S Harris (APA 2) after service aboard LST-1006; writing in ink on back, flipped from front print... View Full Record
- Chart, Instructional
- 2016.002.07
- Referral Sheet: Shoemaker, California
- Referral Sheet created by the USN Personnel Separation Center in Shoemaker, California with contact information for several offices and organizations meant to help USN veterans in their readjustment into civilian life after World War II; 1 page... View Full Record
- Orders, Military
- 2016.002.08
- Authorization for Service Ribbons and Battle Stars
- Partial letter of authorization for H. Elkins, S1c for the display of service ribbons and battle stars including:
1) American Theatre of Operations Ribbon
2) Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations Ribbon with 3 bronze stars
- Leyte Island [10/2... View Full Record
- Correspondence
- 2016.002.09
- Letter of Commendation for Action
- Letter commending the commanding officer and crew of LST-1006 for actions in evacuating 107 casualties from Leyte Beach on 25 October, 1944, originally written by N.B. Barkley, Lt. Col. USMCR of the 3rd Marine Division and forwarded (with addition) b... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2016.002.10
- Veteran's Administration Letter
- Letter from Omar Bradley, Gen. AUS and Administrator of Veterans Administration to US Veterans regarding benefits and elegibility for the offerings of the Veteran's Administration; 1 page, front and back.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2016.002.11
- Letter of Congratulations and Thanks for Service
- Letter from office of the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal to Harold Elkins, S1c for thanks and congratulations on completion of his service with the US Navy during WWII; 1 page... View Full Record
- Cover, Document
- 2016.002.12
- Look Now
- Sheet titled "Look Now" that acts as Table of Contents for US Navy Official Envelope of Separation of Service Documents for H. Elkins, S1c; 1 page... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2016.002.13
- LST-1006 "Sweepers 'Man Your Brooms' "
- Newsletter for LST-1006 with information on ports of call, activities, crew, etc; 12 pages, 1 sided (excluding front cover)... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2016.002.14
- The History of USS LST-1006
- A short history of the USS LST-1006 compiled by crew at the end of WWII service; 9 pages, 1-sided (including Title Page, Table of Contents, and Mileage Sheet; excluding front and back covers)... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2016.006.01
- Journal of LST-293
- Word file of James Cosgrove I's Journal of LST-293: Jan.-Nov. 1944; 45 pages... View Full Record
- Pamphlet, Instruction
- 2016.012
- Know Your Knots
- Small reference booklet with a sollection of 39 knot diagrams produced by the National Supply Service for the Boy Scouts of America; "yes" written in cursive with pencil next to some knots... View Full Record
- Certificate, Confirmation
- 2016.021.01
- Apprentice Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Certificate issued by the United States Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois issued to Robert Webster recognizing his appointment to Apprentice Petty Officer 3rd Class, signed by Lt. C.P. Zimmerman, USNR (Regimental Commander) and Lt.(j.g.)... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2016.021.03
- Presidential Thank You for Service
- Printed Thank You letter for service from Presidential office with Harry Truman signature stamped on bottom... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2016.024.10
- LST 1030 "Ring Dang Doo"
- Poem by unknown author about LST-1030 which mentions Jack Murray by last name (with mention underlined) on sheet alongside two photos of Murray, one taken in Newark, NY in 1943 and one taken in 2008.... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2016.024.12
- The Birth of the LST
- A 4 page article from Jan./Feb., 2009 issue of The LST Scuttlebutt titled "The Birth of the LST" which discusses the origins of the ship class... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2016.024.19
- LST Blueprints
- Small set of blueprints for Landing Ship, Tank with "Mary Jane Henning, Sycamore Hall" written on back; approx. 22.5" by 8.5"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.001
- WWI Recruitment Poster Reprint
- 1970s reprint of US Navy recruitment poster circa 1909. Features Boatswain's Mate 1st Class in enlisted dress blue uniform in foreground with battleship from "Great White Fleet" and several small boats filled with sailors in white in the background.... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.002
- Marine
- Page from unknown magazine or other publication with large images on either side of page. One side features the Marine Corps War Memorial while the opposite side shows a close-up of a camoflage painted Marine Corp soldier in foliage with the word "M... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.003
- "I Want You" US Recruitment Poster
- 1968 reprint of Uncle Sam "I Want You for U.S. Army" recruitment poster on heavy stock.
Approx. 11" by 14"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.004
- "I Want You" US Recruitment Poster
- 1968 reprint of Uncle Sam "I Want You for U.S. Army" recruitment poster on heavy stock.
Approx. 11" by 14"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.005
- Flying Machines
- U.S. Navy advertising poster featuring a dragster mounted on a catapult on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier with a Vought A-7 Corsair II also on a catalput in the background. The text on the poster reads "Those magnificent mena nd their FLYING... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.006
- USS Holmes County (LST-836)
- Poster print of photo of USS Holmes County (LST-836) taken from off port bow of ship while at sea. Includes "USN-0619-000-0004" identification on the bottom under the title of the print.
Approx. 16" by 20"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.007
- HSS-2 Helicopters
- Poster print of photo of three HSS-2 Sea King helicopters (numbers 61, 67, 68) flying over unidentified coastal city. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0003" printed underneath title at bottom of the poster.
Approx. 16" by 20"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.008
- "Crusader" (RF-8) OVER THE ALPS
- Poster print of photo of Vought RF-8 Crusader flying over the Alps in Europe. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0009" printed underneath title at the bottom of the poster.
Approx. 16" by 20"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.009
- U.S. Navy Helicopter Operates with U.S. Destroyer in Gulf of Tonkin
- Poster print of US Navy helicopter (HSS-2 Sea King?) taking off from or landing on U.S. Destroyer in the Gulf of Tonkin. Photo taken from passenger section behind pilots, looking over right pilot's shoulder. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0026... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.010
- U.S. Navy Inspects Suspicious Junk off South Vietnam
- Poster print of photo showing US Navy sailors approaching a Vietnamese Junk off South Vietnam for inspection. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0025" printed underneath the title at the bottom of the poster.
Approx. 16" by 20"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.011
- U.S. Navy Medical Civic Action Program - South Vietnam
- Poster print of photo showing US Navy member providing medical service for young Vietnamese child (likely vaccination) in South Vietnam. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0027" printed underneath title at the bottom of the poster.
Approx. 16" b... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.012
- Old Glory Streams Over Navy Swift Boats on Patrol in South Vietnam
- Poster print of photo showing American Flag ("Old Glory") flying over a swift boat with 2 sailors manning a gun. A second swift boat is visible in the background. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0024" printed underneath title at the bottom of t... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.013
- U.S. Marine Corps Memorial
- Poster print of photo showing the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington D.C. with Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in the background. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0007" printed beneath the title at the bottom of the poster.
... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.014
- Yangtze River Gunboats
- "Powerful light draft naval vessels protect American lives, alleviating distress and assisting commerce on the upper Yangtze River River. These gunboats penetrate regions over 1300 miles from the sea in a land where transportation and communication... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.015
- Serve with Pride and Patriotism
- Reprint of 1966 US Navy recruitment poster aimed at women. Features 3 portraits labeled (from top to bottom) "Enlisted Woman," "Navy Nurse," and "Woman Officer" between the title words and US Navy logo. Has identification number "0-796-389" in bott... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.016
- Peace on Earth
- 1970s reprint of 1966 US Navy recruitment poster. Poster features unknown artist's rendition of an American flag flying from stern mast of ship (out of shot) under clear, starlit sky with single bright star near horizon (likely as reference to Chris... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.017
- Heritage
- Reprint of "Heritage," by Lou Nolan, painted in 1959 for recruitment purposes. The poster features and Gunners Mate First Class(?) holding the hand of a young boy on a pier, lookin gat USS Constitution in the background. "HERITAGE" is printed along... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.018
- Enlist Now: Seabees
- Reprint of 1960s-70s recruitment poster for the US Navy Seabees. Poster features artwork by unknown artist (signature in bottom right corner, illegible) featuring a member of the Seabees in the foreground with a bulldozer on a hill of dirt in the ba... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.019
- USS King (DLG-10)
- Poster print of photo showing USS King sailing off of unknown coastline. Identification number "USN-0619-000-0000" printed beneath the title at the bottom of the poster.
Approx. 16" by 20"... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.020
- The Valiant Spirit
- "The VALIANT SPIRIT of OUR NAVE Makes Better Americans. ENLIST and BE ONE"
Reprint of 1930s US Navy recruitment poster created by J.W. Burbank and H. Regterdal(?) featuring the quoted text above and below a painting showing an 1812 sailr with cut... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.021
- I Want You for The Navy
- Reprint of famous 1917 recruitment poster painted by Howard Chandler Christy featuring a woman in navy cap and peacoat with Chief Storekeeper sleeve patch. Identification number "NRB-13947-52531-15M" printed beneath the image at the bottom of the po... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.022
- What the Navy is Doing
- "WHAT THE NAVY IS DOING
Be a Sub-Mariner
Work in submarines is interesting, technical, and highly scientific. It is the beginning of a mechanical and electrical career, it involves the stud of optics, of motors, batteries, electrical installation... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.023
- Then as Now… Guardians of Freedom
- "Then as Now... GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM"
Reprint of US Navy recruitment poster by Lou Nolan. Features two contemporary US Navy members, 1 enlisted and 1 officer, standing in foreground with shadows or silhouettes of two predecessors (1 colonial att... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.024
- WINGS
- "WINGS
thrills
for interesting service JOIN the NAVY"
Reprint of an Inter-war Period US Navy recruitment poster created by J. Burbank originally created on Feb. 6, 1929. The poster features three biplanes taking off from an aircraft carrier at... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.025
- Will You supply Eyes for the Navy?
- "Will YOU supply EYES FOR THE NAVY?
Navy ships need binoculars and spy-glasses. Glasses will be returned at Termination of War, if possible. One Dollar will be paid for Each One Accepted. Tag each Article with your Name and Address and express or... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.026
- Sky Ships
- "Sky Ships
The Navy goes everywhere. For Broad Experience, JOIN THE U.S. NAVY"
Reprint of 1931 US Navy recruitment poster showing text listed above, with large artist rendition of a U.S. Navy dirigible over the ocean with three warships in the b... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.027
- The Sea Inspires Great Deeds
- "The Sea Inspires Great Deeds
What Sailors Have Done
Discovered America \\\ Columbus.
Around the World First \\\ Magellan.
From Cabin Boy to One of the Greatest Sea Captains \\\ John Paul Jones.
Saved his Country by Naval Victories \\\ Nels... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.028
- Join the Navy
- "Join the Navy
Profitable trades are learned
Strange lands are visited
Oncruisign vessels of
The U.S. Navy"
Reprint of U.S. Navy recruitment poster created by J. Burbank in 1931. Poster features unknown mountain and coastal village in the bac... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.029
- Sailors of the Air
- U.S. Naval Aviation
First American Armed Force to Set Foot in Europe
Good Pay - Valuable Training - Interesting Duty
Adventure and the Romance of the Sky
Apply Nearest U.S. Navy Recruiting Station"
Reprint of 1917-1918 World War I U.S. Navy re... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.030
- Always Alert
- "Always Alert
The Navy Has a Career to Offer the Ambitious Youth of our Country...."
Reprint of 1933 U.S. Navy recruitment poster. Original poster features artwork of the main deck of a WWI era battleship with guns firing by J. Burbank in betwee... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.031
- Gee!! I wish I were a Man
- "Gee!!
I Wish I were a Man
I'd Join the Navy
Be a man and do it
United States Navy Recruiting Station"
Reprint of World War I era recruitment poster painted by Howard Chandler Christy in 1917. Poster features a woman in USN enlisted dress b... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.032
- Young Men Wanted for U.S. Navy
- "Young Men Wanted for U.S. Navy.
Pay $17.60 to $77.00 per month and allowances. Board, lodging, medical attendance and first outfit of uniform free.
An opportunity for promotion and liberal pay to those who prove efficient"
1970s reprint of U... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.033
- Follow the Flag
- "Follow the Flag"
Reprint of U.S. Navy recruitment poster from 1931 featuring artwork by a J. Daugherty. Original artwork and poster circa 1917. Features enlisted sailor in dress blue uniform with pistol in holster on right hip and flag harness,... View Full Record
- Poster
- 2016.076.034
- Don't READ American History - MAKE IT!
- "The Navy Needs You! Don't READ American History - MAKE IT!"
Reprint of U.S. Navy recruitment poster originally created circa 1917. The poster features an enlisted sailor in white uniform taking a man in a suit by the shoulder and gesturing towa... View Full Record
- Program
- 2016.079.01
- Letter of Appreciation: 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
- Scan of program-style Letter of Appreciation from the Republic of South Korea to father of John Miller for his service in the Korean War sent on the 50th Anniversary of the War (6/25/2000).... View Full Record
- Postcard
- 2016.083.02
- Treasure and Tragic Finds of the Beachcomber
- Postcard from Devon, England. Features image of author Ken Small combing beach Slapton Sands, Devon with a metal detector. Slapton Sands was the site of WWII training disaster Exercise Tiger. A "pendant made from valuable antique jewellery" from l... View Full Record
- Envelope
- 2016.085.02
- Scan: V-Mail Envelope
- Digital scan of V-Mail envelope dated to Sept. 4-5, 1944 by postal service stamps and also stamped with "Missent to New Washington, Ohio." Unknown if succeeding item or items [2016.085.03-.04] were sent in this envelope.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2016.085.03
- Scan: V-Mail of July 1944
- Digital copy of V-Mail letter sent from Bert Keck to his sister, Dolores Keck dated July 25, 1944. Hand-written in cursive with shorthand in places, making reading somewhat difficult. In the letter Bert asks about Dolores's time at camp and her dog... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2016.085.04
- Scan: V-Mail of Aug. 1944
- Digital copy of V-Mail letter sent from Bert Keck to his sister Dolores Keck, written on August 15, 1944. Letter written in cursive with some shorthand, making reading difficult in parts. In the letter, Bert mentions Dolores's impending return to s... View Full Record
- Typescript
- 2016.094.01
- History of the U.S.S. LST 983
- Short history of the U.S.S. Middlesex County (LST-983) typed on typewriter; 3 pages, single sided... View Full Record
- Record, Shipping
- 2016.098.01
- List of Tools for Diesel Lube Oil Purifier & Pump
- Printed page listing tools and parts shipped to LST-491 & LST-542 as battle damage spares for the Diesel Lubricating and Fuel Oil Purifier & Pump. Include item numbers, number of sets, and numbers of items in sets among other information.... View Full Record
- Envelope
- 2016.098.02
- Envelope for List of Tools
- Olive green envelope for mailing of Tools List [2016.098.01] with Sharples Corp. information in upper left corner, delivery information on center, ID number in bottom right corner, and US anchor stamp on right side. Cut/torn open at top for access o... View Full Record
- Postcard
- 2016.104.07
- Picture Postcards from Germany
- Set of 3 postcards issued by the 13th Armored Division in Germany featuring the following pictures:
.1- Rocket-firing tank
.2- Newly captured German POWs
.3- 13th Armored soldiers after capturing Braunau, Austria... View Full Record
- Program
- 2016.105.03
- USN Decommissioning/Vietnam Navy Commissioning Ceremonies
- Paper program created for both the USN Decommissioning of the USS Harnett County (LST-821) and Vietnamese Navy Commissioning Ceremony of the same ship as T.X.H. My Tho (HQ-800) on 12 Oct., 1970.... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2016.107.02
- Back at Sea
- Short two-page typed memoir of Myron Ledbetter's time aboard LST-947 in World War II. Printed on basic 8.5x11 white paper in single-spaced text with page numbers and the date at the bottom.... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2016.108
- Employee's Parent Remembers LST Launch in 1942
- Digital scan of single page article from 1970s-1980s issue of the Dravo Shipyard Newsletter. The article focuses on the parents of Joseph Bartolo (employee of Dravo Corp & now volunteer aboard LST-325) and their participation in the christening cere... View Full Record
- Scrapbook
- 2016.109
- LST-635 9th Reunion Photos
- Photocopy of scrapbook of photos from the 9th Reunion of LST-635 hosted in Destin, FL in 2006. Features 5 pages, 2-sided, of photos of attendees and the location of the reunion, as well as a single page "Name the Officers" sheet for the LST's crew.... View Full Record
- Log, Ship's
- 2016.110.01
- History of U.S.S. LST-982
- Short, concise history of LST-982 from commissioning until April, 1946 including a list of trips across the English Channel. Photocopy of original typewriter typed document with some hardwritten notes; 4 single-sided pages in total.... View Full Record
- Certificate, Achievement
- 2016.112.04
- Navy Training Course Certificate
- 2 certificates issued by the U.S. Navy Department to Anthony Martelliano [sic] recognizing the completion of the training course for Fireman 1st Class [.1] and Fireman 2nd Class [.2].
1st Class: Mark of 3.47 on 13 Nov., 1942
2nd Class: Mark of 3.... View Full Record
- Certificate, Commemorative
- 2016.112.05
- Certificate for Crossing the Equator
- Commemorative certificate created for the crossing of the equator given to Anthony Marteliano on March 19, 1944 during service aboard LST-994. Writing on certificate done in red ink.
Approx. 13 by 8 inches... View Full Record
- Summons
- 2016.112.06
- Subpoena and Summons Extraordinary
- Humorous Subpoena & Summons issued to Anthony Marteliano for "failing to show reverence and allegiance to our Royal Person" and for "slaughter of the King's English and heating up the salt water we have to drink."... View Full Record
- Card, Flash
- 2016.113.02
- Bag Lay-out
- Small 3.5x5.5 inch image card with the proper lay-out for a U.S. Naval Trainee's bag contents, including basic clothing items, Bluejacket's Manual, whisk broom, and other personal items.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2016.121.01
- Reduction Gear
- Copy of typed version of poem written by unnamed sailor, referred to only as "Engineroom Poet", working in the engineroom of LST-901 (U.S.S. Litchfield County) about the reduction gear of the ship and its continued problems. Has "copy" at top from w... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2016.121.02
- The Great Coke Deposit
- Short recounting of a story from Bender's time aboard LST-901. The story recounts the amount of Coca-Cola drunk aboard LST-901 and the collection of the bottles from those drinks. Bender claims that by their return to the US the ship had collected... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2016.121.03
- Good Clean Living Pays Off
- Short recounting of a story from Bender's time aboard LST-901 during a stop-off at "a large harbor." During the trip in to land for a supply run, Mr. Bender and others aboard an LCVP stopped by a hospital ship and picked up 3 nurses which made his r... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2016.121.04
- The Engineering Officer was in a Fog
- Short recounting of a story from Bender's time aboard LST-901. This story gives a brief overview of the method of "laying fog" (generating artificial smokescreen) used by LSTs in WWII, the system's flaws, and the experience of the engineering crew t... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2016.121.05
- A Soap Opera
- Short recounting of a story from Bender's time aboard LST-901. This story focuses on the laundry equipment aboard ship and the difficulty with keeping it up and running.
Copy of original type-writer typed document with number "3" written in upper... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2016.121.06
- The Special Sea Detail
- Recounting of a story from Bender's time aboard LST-901. This story tells of the ship's return from service to Seattle in late 1945. In order to get back in time for Christmas the ship was traveling at maximum speed and nearly crashed into "downtow... View Full Record
- Certificate
- 2016.124.02
- State of Illinois Service Recognition Certificate
- Photocopy of Service Recognition Certificate issued to Joseph Polony by the State of Illinois in 1947 following his service with the U.S. Navy in WWII.... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2016.125.02
- Letter & Scan
- Letter from Lewis Cammet to the LST Memorial written on scan of single page spread from his WWII Diary from the date(s) and location of the photographs also included in the envelope.... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2016.139.01
- Decommissioning of LST-491 Jan. 12, 1946
- Photocopy of single page from a handwritten diary or memoir of Marion R. Adams RM 1/c aboard LST-491 at the end of WWII. This page chronicles Adams's work in the radioroom preparing the ship to be transferred to the Japanese Navy by stripping out no... View Full Record
- Diary
- 2016.139.02
- Decommissioning of LST-491
- Photocopy of single page from a handwritten diary or memoir of Marion R. Adams RM 1/c aboard LST-491 at the end of WWII. This page chronicles the endeavors of Marion's crewmate Grant Lee (Gunners Mate 2/c) to give a lecture to the new Japanese crew... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.142.02
- The Navy Sings
- Photocopy of a list of 10 Navy-related songs. The songs are numbered with the titles and lyrics. Small anchor graphics adorn the page between songs and alongside the title. The copy also includes heavy dark fingerprints in several places from orig... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2016.142.03
- "Someday???" LST-564 Thanksgiving, 1945 Menu
- Photocopy of the menu for LST-564's 1945 Thanksgiving menu. Above the actual menu it features a decorative cartoon of a sailor leaving a ship with an oversized bag to shore with a sign saying "U.S.A." in the foreground and the caption "Someday???" r... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.143.01
- United States Ship: U.S.S. LST-576
- Photocopy of a brief description of LSTs in general and LST-576 specifically. Appears to have been cut out of larger piece of paper with uneven, rough edges. The text block is outlined on three sides by a rope graphic.... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.146.01
- U.S.S. LST-715 Release No.: 730-53
- Photocopy of press/news release for Task Force 90 detailing the efforts of LSTs as POW transports following the cease-fire in the Korean War.... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.146.02
- Plan of the Day for Sunday 19 July 1953
- Photocopy of the Plan of the Day for July 19, 1953 aboard LST-715. Plan includes all activities from 0500 to 2100 and includes details on the movie to be shown and details about other plans and concerns (Note 3).... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2016.147.02
- Christmas dinner aboard U.S.S. LST 716
- Menu for the 1944 Christmas dinner on LST-716. Cover features title and date as well as a small sketch of a christmas tree. Interior pages contain the menu itself followed by the crew list divided into work divisions.
Menu measures 6.5 by 8in.... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.151
- Navy Day 1944 in Pittsburgh
- Photocopy of a mailing or flyer originally created by the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce in 1944. The original flyer features a postcard of LST-831 (presumably) moored in Pittsburgh, PA above text welcoming visitors aboard so that they may "see one... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.153.02
- Steamboat Diary of Daniel M. Monroe
- Photocopy of typed 3-page document titled "Steamboat Diary of Daniel M. Monroe" which provides a basic biography of Daniel Monroe, Sr. with particular focus on his time aboard steamboats and work during WWII as a Senior Inspector of ship construction... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2016.155
- Tour of Duty on USS LST 989
- Printed, 2-page document that acts as a memoir for Bernard Hennessy from his time aboard LST-989 in WWII. Bernard served as a Fire Controlman (FC) 2nd Class (2/C) throughout 1944 and 1945, mostly in the Pacific Theater.
First page of memoir has t... View Full Record
- Article
- 2016.160.02
- U.S.S. Sphinx (ARL-24)
- Printed, 2-page concise history of the U.S.S. Sphinx (ARL-24), previously LST-963, from construction in 1944 to dismantling in 2008. The second and final page features an image of the U.S.S. Sphinx on the bottom third of the page.... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.171
- LST-615 Ports of Call
- Photocopy of an (original?) typed list of Ports of Call for LST-615 from May 19, 1944 to May 19, 1945. The list begins with Seneca, IL and ends with Pearl Harbor, HI. "LST 615" written at top in pen.... View Full Record
- Orders, Military
- 2016.186.01
- U.S. Selective Service Orders: William Presley
- Two sheets of orders for William Presley to Report for a Preinduction Physical Examination (.1) and to Report for Induction (.2). Orders were issued on March 9 and April 6 of 1944, respectively.... View Full Record
- Cartograph
- 2016.208.01
- LST-876 WWII Cruise
- Large black & white print dedicated to LST-876 and its travels in World War II featuring a photo print of the ship, a map of its travels during and immediately following WWII, and a Log of the ship's Ports of Call during that period. Framed in a bla... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2016.210.01
- LCVP Blueprints, Copy
- Photocopies of 6 pages of LCVP (Higgins Boat) blueprints. The sheets show various views and cut-aways of the LCVP and its equipment and are of varying quality. The longest is approximately 86 3/4" by 35 1/2".... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2016.210.02
- LST Blueprints, Copy
- Set of photocopies of 9 plates and 1 table of contents page for LST-1 Class blueprints (Basic Hull 504503). Printed in black & white on basic weight paper approximately 52" in length.
Pages Included (in order):
.01 - Title Plate
.02 - Dimensi... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2016.211.008
- LST Scuttlebutt Sept/Oct 2005 Issue Page
- Digital scan of single page from the Sept/Oct 2005 issue of the LST Association's newsletter, the LST Scuttlebutt featuring articles titled "Julius Duane Hocker's Record of Service" and "Telling the Rich from the Poor" on opposite sides. Scanned on... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2016.211.009
- Dear Mr. Veteran:
- Digital scan of the booklet titled "Dear Mr. Veteran" printed to provide helpful advice for US veterans in adjusting to civilian life after WWII. Booklet is 5 pages, front and back, excluding the covers and is printed on tan stock. Scanned on 27 Ju... View Full Record
- Pamphlet
- 2016.211.010
- G.I. Bill of Rights
- Digital scan of small pamphlet containing the text of the G.I. Bill of Rights, distributed by the American Legion Post #200 of Warrick County, IN. Outside covers are a blue-grey while inside pages (10 in total) are off-white. "Sherrill W. Harger" w... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2016.211.012
- Going Back to Civilian Life
- Digital scan of front cover of booklet meant to assist US veterans in reintegrating into civilian life following discharge from military service in and around WWII. Booklet's condition was too unstable to scan interior pages. Scanned 27 June, 2016.... View Full Record
- Newsletter
- 2016.211.013
- We Were There 60 Years Ago
- Digital scan of laminated newsletter article titled "We were there 60 Years Ago," likely cut from the LST Scuttlebutt newsletter printed and distributed by the US LST Association. The article describes LST involvement in landings in the Philippines... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2016.211.014
- Basic LST Schematics
- Digital scan of a single laminated page featuring to small, very basic schematics of an LST in profile. Physical document appeared to be a photocopy of another, perhaps larger set, and had moderate to significant detail loss. Scanned 27 June, 2016.... View Full Record
- Pamphlet
- 2016.211.015
- The Last Word on Life Insurance
- Digital scan of front cover of a small pamphlet titled "The Last Word in Life Insurance for Men Discharged from the Navy." Interior pages not scanned due to unstable nature of pamphlet. Scanned 27 June, 2016... View Full Record
- Card, Identification
- 2016.211.016
- LST - 245
- Digital scan of small description card for LST-245, providing a brief history of the ship from its construction through the end of World War II. Scanned on 27 June, 2016.... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.215.03
- USN Commission
- Scan of the Commission document for Lt.(jg) Ridout from April, 1944. Scan likely made in July of 2016.... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2016.216
- Old Glory
- Poem titled "Old Glory" written and copyrighted by Raymond A. Clayton, who served aboard LST-157 in WWII. The poem is printed on 8 1/2" by 11" paper with an American flag background.... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2016.218.002
- USS Middlesex County (LST-983) Reunion Write-ups
- Two short two-page write-ups about the U.S.S. Middlesex County (LST-983)'s first two reunions hosted in Evansville, IN in 2005 and 2006. The first document is a short recounting of the 2005 reunion with a brief description of the events that took pl... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2016.224.01
- LST-309 HISTORY in ATLANTIC
- Typed memoir of Robert "Stretch" Brandt's time aboard LST-309 during World War II in the Atlantic theater. Memoir includes 12 double-sided pages and covers experiences in the invasions Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and the Exercise Tiger training disaste... View Full Record
- Tag, Identification
- 2016.254
- Model SG-A Radar Equipment Tag
- Large red tag made of sturdy paper with black printed text on one face and string on one side for attaching to intended location/device. Opposite face is blank. The text reads:
"MODEL SG-A RADAR EQUIPMENT. MARCH 23, 1946
CAUTION - DO NOT TURN... View Full Record
- Log
- 2016.255
- AMR-1 Log Book
- Green, hard-cover Auxiliary Machine(ry) Room 1 Log Book for unknown U.S. Navy ship in 1988/89.... View Full Record
- Itinerary
- 2016.267.01
- History of the LST-889
- Digital scans (page 1) and photographs (pages 2-4) of the 4 page document titled "History of the LST 889". This document appears to be a detailed list of important dates during the U.S. Navy service life of LST-889 from 7 Nov., 1944 through 10 May,... View Full Record
- List
- 2016.267.02
- Address of the Crew of the U.S.S. LST 889
- Digital scans of a typewriter-typed list of the crew of LST-889 and their addresses from a period during or just after the ship's and crew's service in the US Navy in WWII. Only pages "2" and "3" were available for scanning at time of donation, uncl... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2016.268
- LST-171 Information Sheet
- Legal-sized sheet with several diagrams for LST's, including overhead, profile, and cutaway views, along the both outers sides and information about LST-171 in the center. The LST-171 information includes a copy of the text for the invitation to the... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2016.269
- Story of LST 916, On Trip to Mindoro"
- A relatively short 2-page typed memoir of Sgt. Charles Sexton's experiences aboard LST-916 during a trip from Letye to Mindoro in the Philippines. The account goes into detail on the attacks experienced from Japanese aircraft and the losses suffered... View Full Record
- Booklet
- 2016.282.14
- LST Data Handbook
- A reproduction/copy of a preliminary handbook created by the Amphibious Training Command of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet with information about the contents, construction, and operate of LST-542 class Landing Ship, Tanks. The handbook is not in its final... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2016.282.17
- Ship's Organization: U.S.S. LST-544
- An official collection of the operating documents for LST-544 from World War II. The collection includes documents pertaining to both organization of ship's business and regulations for crew behavior and ship conditions. In total, there are 34 chap... View Full Record
- Program
- 2016.296.11
- U.S.S. Harnett County Transfer to Vietnamese Service
- Set of 4 modern reprints of the program for the combined U.S. Navy Decommissioning Ceremony of the U.S.S. Harnett County (AGP-821) and subsequent (South) Vietnamese Commissioning Ceremony of T.X.H. My Tho (HQ-800) on October 12, 1970. No information... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2017.009.002
- LSTs in Vietnam Earning Battle Stars
- Single page photocopy of a list of LSTs which earned battle stars during the Vietnam Conflict. The list includes the names and numbers of the ships, the number of battle stars earned, and whether each ship earned a Presidential Unit Citation, Navy U... View Full Record
- List
- 2017.009.003
- CTL- Constructive Total Loss List
- A handwritten list of LSTs designated as constructive total losses as of 1988 (latest recorded date). The list includes the LSTs' numbers and/or names, as well as their fates at the time of creation (no earlier than 1988). Creator and date created... View Full Record
- List
- 2017.009.006
- LST Builders
- Photocopy of a mostly-complete list of LSTs with their names (when applicable), companies/corporations which built them, and in some cases the commissionning dates and eventual disposition of the ships. Totals 16 pages, most front-and-back, though s... View Full Record
- Letter, Form
- 2017.015.01
- Congratulations on becoming a Commemorative Partner
- A form letter expressing congratulations and thanks to an organization at becoming a "Commemorative Partner with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration." The letter was created and sent by (according to the letterhead) the Office of... View Full Record
- Certificate, Confirmation
- 2017.015.02
- Recognition of LST 325 Museum as Commemorative Partner
- A certificate recognizing and commemorating the USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc's status as a "Commemorative Partner" in the U.S. Department of Defense's Vietnam War Commemoration for the 50th Anniversary. The certificate is dated 17 Nov., 2016 and bears... View Full Record
- Proclamation
- 2017.015.03
- Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
- An official printed copy of President Barrack Obama's proclamation on the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War for the duration running from May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025. The proclamation is printed on high-quality, hea... View Full Record
- Flag
- 2017.015.04
- Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Flag
- Taken from the Vietnam War Commemoration website's Commemoration Flag page:
" 'The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration' is the official title given to the Department of Defense program in the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act.... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2017.018.02
- Fuel Oil Service System
- A schematic for the fuel oil service system of a Landing Ship, Tank. Most likely from LST-618. One half of the sheet shows a simplified overhead view of the main and auxiliary engine rooms with the piping for the fuel oil service system marked in d... View Full Record
- Envelope
- 2017.023.01
- J.R. MacKay Envelope
- A small envelope addressed to a "Mrs. John R. MacKay" of Rhode Island, sent from Lt.(jg) J.R. MacKay, USNR (likely husband) aboard LST-127 during World War II. The envelope bears three mailing stamps and multiple identification and dating marks from... View Full Record
- Letter
- 2017.023.02
- Envelope Provenance
- A typed letter created on computer, included with the envelope to provide some basic background and provenance information. The letter briefly explains how Mr. Cain came upon it, what the various stamps and markings on it indicate. and how it may re... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2017.024
- International Code of Signals (American Ed.) Vol.1 - Visual
- A hardcover 1943 reprinting of the 1931 American Edition of the International Coe of Signal Vol.1 for Visual and Sound Signaling. Offers explanations and translations for various codes and signal types ranging from morse code to semaphore. Totals 36... View Full Record
- Stationery
- 2017.032.08
- V-Mail Stationery
- Stationery created for used in writing and sending U.S. standard V-Mail.... View Full Record
- Postcard, Picture
- 2017.033.01
- 1305 - Landing Ships Tank Nose Onto A Beach
- A pair of black & white picture postcards featuring a photograph of LST-337 and LST-358 "nosing up onto a beach" at the Amphibious Training Base in Camp Bradford, Virginia. The image side features a small caption in the lower left corner while a lon... View Full Record
- Postcard, Picture
- 2017.033.02
- 1307 - Beach Scene
- Black & white picture postcard showing troops and behicles unloaded onto a segment of beach in unknown/unidentified "enemy territory" from two LSTs and a third ship, most likely one of three Boxer class LSTs (HMS Boxer, HMS Bruiser, or HMS Thruster).... View Full Record
- Postcard, Picture
- 2017.033.03
- 1308 - Broadside View of L.S.T.
- Black & white picture postcard featuring photograph of two unidentified LSTs moored in an unknown location. One LST is shown in a broadside view while the other is oriented so that the bow is showing. The LST in broadside is loaded with an LCT (lan... View Full Record
- Postcard, Picture
- 2017.033.04
- 1310 - Jeeps Come Ashore From L.S.T.
- Black & white picture postcard featuring a photograph of two LSTs near an unknown shoreline. One of the LSTs is unloading Jeeps via a pontoon bridge while the other waits with bow doors open and ramp raised. A caption can be found in the bottom lef... View Full Record
- Essay
- 2017.033.34
- Father's Interview
- A typed essay, in the form of a letter, recounting Mr. Morse Jr.'s conversation with his father, Mr. David Morse Sr., about his experiences and service with the U.S. Navy aboard LST-1022 during World War II. The document totals 6 pages.... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2017.036.01
- Charlie Brown Goes to War
- A typed memoir of Mr. Charles Brown, Sr. recounting his experiences aboard a Landing Ship, Tank [LST-676] and a Landing Craft, Tank [LCT(6)-783], during World War II. The memoir was written and bound by his son Charles Brown, Jr. in 2016 as a testam... View Full Record
- Display
- 2017.039.01
- The Origin and Development of The Landing Ship Tank (LST)
- A 26-slide PowerPoint presentation covering the history of LSTs (landing ships, tank), assembled and originally presented by Mr. Bryan R. Nagle (who served aboard LST-326 and LST-382). This cataloge includes both the PowerPoint itself and screen cap... View Full Record
- Manuscript
- 2017.039.02
- History of LST's / WW2 And More
- A set of files for Mr. B.R. Nagle's manuscript titled "History of LST's / WW2 And More" which examines the development history of LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank), their use in World War II, and his service aboard them. The manuscript is approximately 600... View Full Record
- Chart, Navigational
- 2017.049
- Streamline Current Chart - Western Pacific Ocean (Nov.-March)
- A World War II-era chart of the Western Pacific Ocean showing the streamline (predominant and resultant winds) currents for the period of November through March. The chart shows the region from the 115th to 175th longitudinal lines and from the 20 d... View Full Record
- Log
- 2017.052.03
- Visual Communication Log - May to Aug. 1945
- A green, hardcover log book used to record visual communications sent from and received by Mr. Theodore Thornton's ship, LST-4, during service in the Pacific between May and August of 1945.... View Full Record
- Card, Identification
- 2017.052.07
- Veteran Introduction Card
- A small official card mailed by the United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission introducing Mr. Thornton to the Veteran's Administration and recommending him for a job there.... View Full Record
- Certificate
- 2017.052.08
- Naval Training School: Signals Certificate
- A certificate issued to Mr. Theodore Thornton in 1942 recognizing his satisfactory completion of the U.S. Naval Training School's Signals course at the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL. The certificate bears a stamp of authenticity and the signa... View Full Record
- Certificate
- 2017.052.09
- Naval Training School: Signalman Third Class
- A certificate issued to Mr. Theodore Thornton in 1942 recognizing his satisfactory completion of the naval training course for the rank & rate of Signalman Third Class at the Naval Training School in the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL. The cer... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2017.055.01
- "A Hitch in Hell" & "A Crew Chief's Laneni"
- Digital copy of a page featuring two poems titled "A Hitch in Hell" and "A Crew Chief's Laneni" respectively. The poems discuss the experiences of men serving as engineers and ground crew in the Pacific Theater of World War II. "A Crew Chief's Lane... View Full Record
- Poem
- 2017.055.03
- Homeward Bound by LST
- Digital copy of a printed poem about U.S. Army soldiers' return from the Pacific Theater of World War II to the United States at the end of their tour of service via LST (landing ship, tank). The poem both laments the ship's slow speed in an age of... View Full Record
- Book, Record
- 2017.056.03
- L-144 Syros Crypto Record Book
- A softcover record book seemingly used for recording the check-out/in of code books/machines or related cryptographic materials aboard LST-325 (then L-144 Syros) during service in the Hellenic Navy (according to rough translation of portions of text)... View Full Record
- Book, Record
- 2017.056.04
- L-144 Syros Crypto Record Book
- A softcover record book seemingly used for recording the check-out/in of crypto books or machines aboard LST-325 (then L-144 Syros) during service in the Hellenic Navy (according to rough translation of portions of text). The book consists of heavy... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2017.061
- Portions and Parcels: The Story of the LST 688
- Digital copy of a type-writer created narrative history for LST-688 and her crew in service during World War II. Totals 31 pages, including the Table of Contents and front Title Page, which is decorated with a image of the Pacific Theater and a Lord... View Full Record
- Menu
- 2017.065.2
- U.S.S. LST-587 Thanksgiving Menu [1944]
- Digital scans of the 1944 Thanksgiving Menu for the LST-587 crew meal. The menu features a hand-drawn turkey on the front and a simple list of menu items inside.... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2017.067.01
- A History of the USS Floyd County LST 762
- A typed and bound history of LST-762 (U.S.S. Floyd County) from her construction and launching at the Ambridge, PA Shipyard through her decommissioning at Bremerton, WA in 1970. The history was assembled and published by Mr. Wally Walters of the LST... View Full Record
- Journal
- 2017.067.02
- News and Journal LST 762 Association
- The final edition (May, 2017) of the LST 762 Association News and Journal newsletter. The newsletter consists of 15 single-sided paper pages bound by black plastic spiral binding. After the title page, the first few pages include an article and int... View Full Record
- Record, Military
- 2017.067.04
- Operational Record of USS LST 762 8/26/1944-7/16/1946
- Photocopies of a typed Operational Record for LST-762 during the period of 08/26/1944 through 07/16/1946. Rather than being a contemporary document to the period recorded, the record was created as a projected at a later date via the memories, journ... View Full Record
- Manual, Training
- 2017.070.02
- FM 21-100 Basic Field Manual Soldier's Handbook
- FM 21-100 Basic Field Manual Soldier's Handbook [FM 21-100] produced by the War Department and dated July 23, 1941. A note included on the cover suggests that the manual contains no major changes from the previous edition dated Dec. 11, 1940 and thu... View Full Record
- Manual, Training
- 2017.070.03
- FM 21-41 Soldier's Manual for Defense Against CBR Attack
- FM 21-41 U.S. Army Field Manual intended to assist and train soldiers in responding to an attack made using chemical, biological, or radioactive weapons. The manual was printed in April of 1953 by the Depart of the Army.... View Full Record
- Manual, Training
- 2017.070.04
- FM 21-31 Topographic Symbols
- FM 21-31 U.S. Army Field Manual on Topographic Symbols for use in training U.S. Army soldiers on reading maps and charts. The manual was produced and distributed in 1952.... View Full Record
- Ad, Magazine
- 2017.076
- Energy to Launch an Offensive
- Full page Baby Ruth advertisement cut from an unknown 1945 comicbook (possibly a Captain Marvel comic as indicated by reverse side of page) with a focus on an LST. The ad features a large drawing of an LST unloading an LCT as well as a smaller profi... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2017.081.01
- LST-882 Commander Pocket Ship Map
- Small booklet containing deck plans for each of level of an LST from WWII. The levels are divided onto separate page spreads with compartments denoted by lines (thickness indicates watertight or non-watertight). The booklets were handed out to seni... View Full Record
- Newspaper
- 2017.081.02
- Headlines of the Times - History of World War II
- A collection of miniature prints of L.A. Times headlines & front pages from major dates/events of World War II. The set consists of 28 prints and a small cover letter in a commemorative envelope which was mailed to Lt. Charles H. Newton, USNR while... View Full Record
- List
- 2017.085
- U.S.A.T. LST-975 Watch List 04/26/47
- Photocopy of a the watch list for the Deck Department of LST-975 from Saturday, 26 April, 1947. The watch list begins at 12 noon (12:00) and includes three watches of 4 hours each (12:00 to 16:00, 16:00 to 20:00, and 20:00 to 00:00). Two men are li... View Full Record
- Book, Instruction
- 2017.086.01
- The Bluejackets' Manual
- A copy of the 11th Edition (1943) Bluejackets' Manual that was owned and used by Mr. Orvel W. Krebs during his service as a MoMM 2/c (Motor Machinist's Mate, 2nd Class) aboard LSM-140 in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The Bluejackets' Manual a... View Full Record
- Book
- 2017.089
- US Navy War Photographs
- Digital scans of all pages from a softcover book compiled of photographs taken by official U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard photographers during World War II. The collection opens with a photograph of the attack on Pearl Harbor, HI and close... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2017.091.01
- U.S.S. LST-171 Ship's History
- A ten-page history of LST-171's service during World War II typed by an unidentified member of the ship's crew, likely an officer. Following a quote of praise for LST crews, the history opens with the ship's arrival in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea in... View Full Record
- Magazine
- 2017.091.03
- Yank Far East
- A copy of the 24 Nov., 1944 issue [Vol.2 No.17] of the Yank Far East magazine, published by the United States during World War II for servicemembers. This issue features a photograph of Gen. Douglas MacArthur with the caption "He Returned", highligh... View Full Record
- Page
- 2017.091.04
- The Battle of Momote Airfield
- A partial page from an unknown publication (possibly the Yank: Far East [2017.091.03] issue) featuring photographs of LST-171 on both sides as part of an article about the capture of the Momote [Hayne] Airfield during the Battle of Los Negros in the... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2017.091.05
- Fellow Shipmates of U.S.S., L.S.T. #171
- Several copies of a narrative history for the LST-171, recounting its service in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Each free-leaf copy includes a poem on the opening page and three maps at the end to provide context, for a total of 17 pages. The... View Full Record
- Book
- 2017.091.06
- An L.S.T. The Amphibious Workhorse of WWII
- Two copies of a booklet which provides a basic overview of the design of LSTs and the service of LST-171 via basic cut-away diagrams and deck plans, maps, drawings, and bullet points. The booklet is bound by plastic-ring spine with heavy green paper... View Full Record
- Photocopy
- 2017.091.07
- LST-171 Documents
- Photocopies of an assortment of documents relating to LST-171 and her crew. Most of the documents appear to have been from the ship's service in World War II, though several seem to be from much later.
Documents included:
.1 - Change of Duty Ord... View Full Record
- Program
- 2017.091.11
- LST-171 2nd Reunion
- Program for the second reunion of the LST-171 crew, dated October 25-28, 1990. The program includes a basic outline for events each day as well as a full schedule and menu for the banquet held on the night of October 27.... View Full Record
- Program
- 2017.099.01
- MRFA Reunion Program and Memorial Service
- A paper program for the 2017 reunion of the Mobile Riverine Force Association, including a memorial service, which occured on September 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. The program includes several photographs, an itinerary for the services, and a list... View Full Record
- Blueprint
- 2018.035.02
- LST-5 Hold Deck Plan
- Photocopies of the deck plans for the Hold of LST-5 printed on 4 sheets of 11"x17" plain white paper. The plans identify the ballast tanks, void spaces, and storage tanks for diesel fuel, oil, and fresh water, as well as the locations for the engine... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2018.040
- History of the USS LST 1025
- A set of photocopied and typed documents created from the original History of the USS LST 1025 created by the crew following World War II. The history includes a photocopy of one of the crew member's drawing of LST-1025 landing on an unspecified bea... View Full Record
- Record, Military
- 2018.048
- History: U.S.S. LST 554
- A photocopy of a 3-page document providing a brief narrative history of LST-554 and her crew in their service during World War II. The history begins with the crew's training at Camp Bradford and the ship's construction at the Evansville Shipyard an... View Full Record
- Sticker
- 2019.005
- U.S. Navy --- U.S.S. LST 1134 Sticker
- A sticker of unknown origins commemorating LST-1134 (U.S.S. Stark County). The sticker features "U.S. NAVY --- U.S.S. LST 1134" in gold lettering set on a blue background around the outsideof a circle with a cartoon image of LST-1134 (labeled "HILO... View Full Record
- Narrative
- 2019.011.11
- Joe
- A short, typed document providing a narrative of an unspecified LST's (likely LST-665) experience with a young Italian boy who "served" aboard the ship for several weeks during World War II as a boatswain's mate.... View Full Record
- Record, Military
- 2019.013.01
- U.S.S. LST-553
- A photocopy of a short summarized history of the U.S.S. LST-553. The original document was printed by the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II for the crew of the LST-553. The document includes a very basic description of the design process and des... View Full Record
- List
- 2019.013.04
- Cleaning Stations for Deck Forces - LST-553
- A photocopy of a document showing the cleaning assignments for members of LST-553's Deck Force for an unknown date in World War II. The list includes names of each member of the Deck Force along with an area aboard LST-553 or piece of equipment to w... View Full Record
- Memoir
- 2019.013.05
- LST-553 Memoir
- Photocopies of a partial memoir recounting Mr. Chester (Bill) Hammerman's early life and experience in the World War II aboard LST-553. The memoir is 7 pages in length (including a page of contact information for Mr. Hammerman) and appears to cut of... View Full Record