Naval Armed Guard
Dublin Core
Title
Naval Armed Guard
Subject
A collection about the personnel and all associated objects of the Naval Armed Guard during World War II.
Collection Items
Collection of Commemorative Armed Guard Paraphernalia
Postcard measures 5.5in wide x 3.125in high, yellowed, written on and stamped. Envelope measures 6.5in wide x 3.625 in high, addressed and stamped. One red and one blue matchbook both measure 3in wide x 4.5in high, unfolded, matches removed.
Personnel papers from the Armed Guard Unit aboard the SS Washington Irving
10 pieces of letter sized memorandum paper with one letter sized developed photograph. The papers are in various conditions but all yellowed.
Personal effects of Seaman First Class John S. Bailey Jr. USNR
letters, cards and pamphlets all yellowed with time, and brittle.
The Pointer
Three issues of roughly 13 pages each.Poor condition, paper is yellowed, The November copy has every page torn at the seam. All binding staples are rusted.
The Masthead
17 in high by 11.5 in wide. Full color, heavily creased width wise from storage. Several tears at the top on the cover. Second issue not in color.
Collection of Naval Armed Guard Memorabilia
Menus are 5.25in wide x 7 in high, 5.25in wide x 8.25in high, 7in wide x 10.25in high, respectively. Booklet is 8 3/8in wide x 11in high. Menus are yellowed and creased from storage and time.
Personal Effects of Lieutenant (jg) Charles Woodrow Bridges.
Several pieces of paper that have been previously cut up, adhered to unknown sources, yellowed and torn. Most items are in good condition.
Anti-Aircraft Defense of Merchant Ships
Bound with two metal binders, paper is yellowed from time, cover has been ripped off.
The Plane Shooter, Charlotte L Grinsel's Copy
Cardboard bound yearbook style book. 9in wide x 12in high. Also included are several large pictures with names of people pictured on the back.
