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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...
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This series of sketches drawn by Steven Fitch shows what life was like inside the engine rooms of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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A signed portrait photo of Captain Joseph "Jocko" Clark to Lieutenant Stephen Fitch. The photo is inscribed with the message "with [intelligible] regards and in appreciation of excellent service in...
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A photo of the officers of the Engineering Department of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). This photo was taken at a restaurant on November 8, 1943, at the farewell party of Chief Engineer Com. McNally, who...
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Letter from Representative Chalmers Wylie to Stephen Fitch informing him of success in obtaining his earned World War II decorations from the US Navy.
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Acknowledgement letter from Representative Chalmers Wylie to Stephen Fitch's ask for assistance in obtaining his World War II decorations.
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A response to an inquiry by Representative Chalmers Wylie to the US Navy regarding the service awards earned by Stephen Fitch. Review of records by Rear Admiral Alexich shows that Fitch is entitled to...
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Various ribbon bars and ribbon bar replacements and accessories, including: -American Service Medal -American Campaign Medal -Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal -European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign...