[Anderson Scrapbook 1] Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title [Anderson Scrapbook 1]
  • Added Title "My Bath"
  • Added Title Navy Day 1945
  • Series Title Documenting the War Collection

Creator

  • Compiler: Anderson, Richard Alan
    Creator Type: Personal
    Creator Info: R. A. Anderson, U.S.N.R.

Contributor

  • Donor: Anderson, Mary A.
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Dr. Mary A. Anderson
  • Photographer: Pierce, Lloyd R.
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Lt. Lloyd R. Pierce, photography and planning, "Navy Day 1945"
  • Photographer: Crawford, Francis G.
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Ensign Francis G. Crawford, photography and planning, "Navy Day 1945"
  • Editor: Elmgren, Roy C.
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Lt. Roy C. Elmgren, Compiler and Editor of "Navy Day 1945"
  • Editor: Corlett, WIlliam S.
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Lt. Roy C. Elmgren, Compiler and Editor of "Navy Day 1945"

Date

  • Creation: [1942..1945]

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Scrapbook featuring images from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish during World War II, along with military correspondence and clippings. Included is a booklet entitled "Navy Day 1945: U.S.S. Skirmish" featuring photographs and a written history of the U.S.S. Skirmish's activities during WWII and a listing of personnel.
  • Physical Description: [75] p. : ill. ; 29 x 38 cm.

Subject

  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - Wars - World War II
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - Personnel
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - United States Armed Forces - United States Navy
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - Transportation - Ships
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: People
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: United States. Navy
  • Keyword: WWII
  • Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms: Albums (Books)
  • Keyword: scrapbooks
  • Keyword: certificates
  • Keyword: USS Skirmish
  • Keyword: U.S.S. Skirmish
  • Keyword: USS Skirmish (AM-303)
  • Named Person: Baubabe, Emile H.
  • Named Person: Fukinori, Yamachita
  • Keyword: victory celebrations
  • Keyword: Leyte Gulf
  • Keyword: U.S.S. Velocity

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Coverage

  • Place Name: Japan - Nagasaki Prefecture - Sasebo
  • Place Name: Japan - Fukuoka Prefecture - Fukuoka City
  • Place Name: Philippines - Eastern Visayas Region - Leyte Island
  • Coverage Date: 1937/1945
  • Time Period: mod-tim

Collection

  • Name: National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
    Code: NMPWA

Institution

  • Name: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
    Code: NMPW

Rights

  • Rights License: by-nc-nd
  • Rights Statement: Commercial use is prohibited without permission from the National Museum of the Pacific War.

Resource Type

  • Book

Format

  • Text

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: 2022_049_Scrapbook-1
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1662121

Note

  • Display Note: USS Skirmish (AM-303) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. USS Skirmish received four battle stars during World War II. She was decommissioned in December 1945 and placed in reserve.
  • Display Note: Digital images were donated to the Center for Pacific War Studies by Mary Anderson in April of 2022.
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