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Faster Merchant Ships
A multiple page memorandum written by Mr. Russell Palmer proposing a project to build 100 cargo ships that can reach 21 knots that are privately funded.
Contra Turning Propeller File
A file from Weaver Associates, an naval architecture firm based in Washington DC, about an experimental contra-turning propeller they were designing. This file contains all the correspondences, patents, and designs associated with the project.
File about the conversions of the SS Cambridge and SS Virginia
All correspondences, memorandums, drafts, and other pieces pertaining to Weaver Associates role in converting two vessels for wartime use during WWII.
Specifications for Conversion of SS Virginia
An envelope containing multiple copies, and amendments to, a document produced by Weaver Associates, Inc. pertaining to the conversion of the SS Virginia for use as a cargo and passenger ship on the Amazon River.
Full Speed Ahead
Issue Vol 1 no 7 contains stories about Maritime Day, Oregon Shipbuilding production, editorials by shipyard workers, a popeye cartoon, and pictures of shipyard workers.
Grace Line Advertisement
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Grace Line, a maritime manufacturer, recognizes the efforts of Navy and Merchant Marine officers and crews.
Certificate of Cooperation
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Certifies "that Miss Caroline Vey has given valuable assistance in the making of fur-lined vests to be distributed to the merchant marine of the United States and United Nations."
Information Regarding the United States Maritime Service
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Merchant seamen may enroll in a three month, fully furnished training course, for a salary of $36 a month, the completion of which qualifies the enrollee to be offered regular enrollment, for a salary of $125 a month, in the Maritime Service.
In Recognition of Outstanding Production Achievement in Shipbuilding
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The U.S. Maritime Commission presents the 'M' burgee, the victory fleet flag, and maritime merit badges for all employees in a ceremony to commemorate the Delta Shipping Company's outstanding production achievement in shipbuilding.
Photographs of Delta Shipbuilding Company, Inc.
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In this collection, there are six photographs of different ship launches, and one photograph of a Delta Shipbuilding Company, Inc. crew.
Voice of the Members of Boilermakers No. 72: Iron Shipbuilders, Welders and Helpers
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The Swan Island Boilermaker Labor Union, located in Portland, Oregon publishes a newspaper to communicate labor relations with company executives.
The Bo's'n's Whistle
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Each publication prints articles with interest to workers of the Oregon Shipbuilding Company of Portland, Oregon, and the Kaiser Company of Vancouver. These include the history/production of ships, safety tips, and editorials about the happenings…
Bos'n's' Whistle: Swan Island
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A set of Swan Island newspapers prints stories relative to the events of Swan Island shipbuilding workers.
Fore 'n' Aft
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This series of 4 magazines published articles based on the personal lives of U.S Shipbuilders and foreign military personnel. The date range is March of 1943 to February of 1946.
The Furrow
bi-monthly publication out of Forth Worth, TX that covers farming. This specific issue has a one page spread about the Liberty Ship SS John Deere.
Heaving Line
Three issues of this gazette by and for trainees at the USMS Training Station Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY.
The Mast
Five publications of The Mast that cover a wide range of topics.
Southern Marine Review
9 copies of Southern Marine Review from between February of 1942 and June of 1943.
Zenith
One copy of Zenith, USMMA's alumni newsletter dated September 1945
Shipbuilder
Five issues of Shipbuilder published between March 1943 to July 1943
Labor Day Ceremonies
One ceremony program
List of Requirements for Placing Orders
One sheet of paper, typed, dated March 24, 1942; release WPB 645.
Labor Day at California Shipbuilding Corporation
One program for a ceremony
The Marionette
One newsletter that is in poor condition.
Service Men's Telephone Center
One standard sized postcard
Capacity Plan, Victory Ship, VC2-S-AP1
One very large blue background capacity plan.
Welcome Home!
8 page, bi-folded newsletter
Song for the Unsung: The Men of the Merchant Marine
6 page pamphlet with three pages of lyrics and sheet music.
On The Square
four page bi-folded newsletter with various articles about safety as well as jokes and other entertainment and informational articles
Ups and Downs of our Merchant Marine
small 8 page bi-folded booklet reprinted in 1941 by the Coca-Cola Company for an unknown reason
The Ship that NEVER SAILS
Four phsyical pages ripped out of an issue of Popular Mechanics
Troop Return Certificate
Single piece of thick paper, two sided. certificate on the front with room for autographs on the back, used for addresses
Smash Hitler - Vote NMU!
Small 32 page booklet
Matchbook
standard size matchbook that is flattened out with the matches removed
Troop Return Certificate
Single piece of thick paper, two sided. certificate on the front with room for autographs on the back, used for addresses
Gilman Gazette
Single piece of paper with heaving folding creases and ink that is faded and smudged
Baggage Tags
Three baggage two sided baggage tags with string still attached that are dirty and slightly bent and one small tag from Camp Kilmer, NJ.
Commemorative Envelope, USMSTS Santa Catalina Island
Opened envelope that was mailed to Lynwood, CA. There is a small picture on the bottom left that is developed and adhered to the envelope.
6 3/8 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high
6 3/8 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high
Postcard from USMSTS Bayboro Harbor
Thick commemorative postcard from USMSTS Bayboro Harbor, St. Petersburg, FL. The postcard is a print of a painting of an iconic building at the training station with a three sentence explanation of the training station on the back.
Letter Booklet from USMSTS New London
5 1/8 inches wide by 3 11/16 inches high letter booklet with original envelope written on by George, the mailer to his sister.
The Shark Teeth
The first, of two, issues is two pages 8 in. wide 11 3/8 in. high, staples together.
The second is one page 8 in. wide by 12.5 inches high.
The second is one page 8 in. wide by 12.5 inches high.
Postcard from USMSTS Gallups Island
Postcard of a black and white picture of Gallups Island on the front with a three sentence description of the training facility on the back.
Letter Booklet, USMSTS Sheepshead Bay
5 3/8 in. wide by 3 7/8 in high letter booklet of many pages of handwriting and text.
Sou'Easter Volume 1 Number 10
5 3/16 in. wide by 7 3/8 in. high. 18 pages in total and heavy creases from folding.
Map and Schedule for Preliminary Training, USMSTS Sheepshead Bay
Two sided piece of paper measuring 7 7/8 in. wide by 10 3/8 in. high.
Commemorative Postcard from Oregonship
5 3/8 in. by 3 5/16 in. wide post card. the back is blank.
Two commemorative pictures From Baltimore, MD.
One photograph and one picture printed on card stock
Three Postcards of Fort Trumbull
Three postcards that are all 3 3/8 in. high by 5 3/8 in. wide.
Notice of Termination
Two blue copy (employee copy) pieces of paper measuring 7 3/4 in. wide by 8 1/4 in. high
New Ships for the Merchant Marine
One booklet, 5 3/4 in wide by 9 in. high. 25 pages and worn by use and time.