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Two naval officers' club coupon books. One of the books is from Espiritu Santo Naval Officers' club, while the other is from Macqueripe Officers' Club located in Trinidad and Tobago.
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A request for leave filled out by Stephen Fitch, addressed to, and approved by the commander of the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Joseph "Jocko" Clark.
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A letter from Stephen Fitch to the Chief of Naval Personnel requesting a change of Duty as he's been on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) for 17 months.
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A request for change of duty and assignment for married quarters from Stephen Fitch dated May 16, 1945. Fitch reported to Newport News, Virginia to aid in the construction of the USS Midway (CVB-41)...
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Change of duty orders for Stephen Fitch dated November 18, 1944. The change of duty denotes that Fitch will be detached from the USS Yorktown (CV-10) when his replacement, Lt. John Lavrakas, reports...
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A letter of application from Stephen Fitch on May 22, 1945 requesting ration books for his family. Since Fitch had just returned from service at sea and was unable to get base accommodations for his...
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Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal for various operations from August 1943 through August 1945.
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This photograph of the engineer's bell book shows a custom-made display added to one of the USS Yorktown (CV-10)'s meters. Dubbed "The Fitch Acceleration Clock", Engineer Stephen Fitch claims that the...
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The Officer of the Watch's station at Main Engine Central on board the USS Yorktown (CV-10). There is a hand-drawn diagram on the back that shows the uses for various means of communication to and...
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Photograph of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) engine room's main central board. On the back, a signed inscription reads: "Main central board - showing boiler pressures; fuel, fuel oil pres, air casing...
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Photograph of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) engine room's throttle. On the back, a signed inscription reads: "Main Central Board (#1 throttles) Shows; the 4 thermometers, and gauge for #1 engine."
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Photograph of 19 US Navy Officers in their dress whites on deck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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This series of sketches shows what life was like aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). These sketches capture the quiet day to day moments both aboard the ship and the moments of relaxation while on...
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This series of sketches by Steven Fitch shows a more comedic interpretation of life aboard an aircraft carrier at war.
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Mark 7 knee-mounted chart-plotting board with adjustable canvas and elastic belt. The knee board has a storage compartment underneath the top panel for storing related documents and charting materials...
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Photograph of Wilbert Gauding and his shipmates relaxing at Angle Lake in Seattle, Washington. Left to right: Sam Wingrove, Raymond Brennan, Werner Hoopman, Wilbert Gauding, Danny Rusk, Charles Regin.
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An ovular, black metal carrying case with a locking, hinged lid and handle.
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A black belt with horizontal gold striping and a latching gold belt buckle with US Navy insignia. The belt has two cloth straps with clasps hanging from the left side: one shorter, one longer. These...
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A broad and pleated, gold satin sash that wraps around the waist and is fastened with two buckles.
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Medal bar with miniature medals sewn together on a ribbon bar. Left to right, the medals seen here include the American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three stars, the...