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[Launch of the USS Cassin Young (DD-793), September 12, 1943]

Description: Photograph of the USS Cassin Young (DD-793) being launched by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation in San Pedro, California on September 12, 1943. The photo shows USS Cassin Young, a Fletcher-class destroyer, sliding down the ramp and into the water. She is adorned with naval flags and people are standing onboard looking over the rail of her bow. There are wooden structures on either side of the ramp and the ship. On their is left a metal tower and on their right is a sign with the numbers of tra… more
Date: September 12, 1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.742847 -118.261433
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, August 19, 1936]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39). He discusses orders from the commander, getting into fights, the potential to go to Spain, being shot with tear gas, and pumping fuel to make the ship lean.
Date: August 19, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, August 26, 1936]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his father and sister discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39). He discusses the end of a battle and says he'll tell them about it in person, he discusses the girls in Hawaii, trying to find friends on liberty, his grandmother's birthday, a crowd on the deck, and an injury to his toe.
Date: August 26, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 13, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and correspondence. He mentions wanting to see Frank and Freda, hearing from Elizabeth, being in Long Beach, and asks about Juanita, Mike, Margaret, and Blanch. Robert also talks about his travels, attending a wedding, and his ship getting a new chaplain.
Date: September 13, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt About Lack of Correspondence]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt discussing a lack of correspondence from the letter's recipient. He asks if anything wrong, saying he hasn't heard back from the recipient for three weeks but did receive mail from Elizabeth and Juanita. Robert ends his letter by writing that 'we' will leave for Long Beach in about a week's time.
Date: 1938~
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postal Card From Robert McNutt to Hetty McNutt - December 30, 1937]

Description: Postal card from Robert McNutt to his mother, Hetty McNutt, discussing the ship Robert will be aboard. He says the ship's name is the U.S.S. Arizona, and he'll be boarding it on Monday in San Pedro, California. Robert also tells his mother he'll send her his address as soon as he can.
Date: December 31, 1937
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - March 10, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and travels. He talks about letters sent between himself and individuals named Freda, Elizabeth, and Juanita, then mentions his ship's movement from San Pedro, California to Hawaii and then Washington.
Date: March 10, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - July 21, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and travels. He comments on his parents visiting Juanita and Mike and explains that he is glad to have left Bremerton, Washington for San Francisco and Long Beach in California. Robert also asks his parents to have a newspaper sent to San Pedro for him.
Date: July 21, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 8, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and news. He mentions soon leaving for Long Beach, seeing the man-made Treasure Island, and comments on Elizabeth and Margaret attending college in the fall. Robert also inquires after an injured individual and talks about a wedding, then asks how Mike is doing.
Date: September 8, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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