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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Merchant Marine/Navy World War Two Oral History and Memorabilia Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0405
- Creators:
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Porter, John C.Navarre, Jack B., 1925- (merchant seaman)
- Dates:
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1943-2001
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.5 Cubic feet3 boxes
- Repository:
- Container:
- 1
The collection documents individuals who served in the Merchant Marine's and Navy between 1943 and 1946.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of primarily of reminscenes with individuals who served n the Merchant Marine and Navy.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series.
Series 1: Individual Reminiscences, 1945-1997
Series 2: Supplemental Documentation, 1943-2001-08
Administration
Author
Craig Orr
Custodial History
Collection transferred to the Archives Center from the Division of Armed Forces History (now Division of Political and Military History), 1991.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Delia Porter, date unknown, and Jack B. Navarre, August 24, 1990.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Craig A. Orr, archivist and Alison Oswald, archivist.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Merchant Marine/Navy World War Two Oral History and Memorabilia Collection, 405, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Keywords
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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