Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Franklin W. Troup, circa 1990. Originally contained in a mailing envelope addressed to Eric M. Hammel. Accompanying handwritten note to Hammel was dated January 11, 1990. Postmark stamp on envelope…
Drawing (photographic reproduction) of servicemen abandoning the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945. The text reads: "This is the captain speaking -- The Essex has been given the greatest privilege yet -- We are going to hit [possible blank spot]…
Photograph of a kamikaze aircraft on a collision course with the USS Essex (CV-9), November 25, 1944.Inscription on verso: "12:56 pm Nov. 25, 1944 / 100 miles E. of Luzon. / Jap Kamakazi [sic] one second before he hit Essex / Photographer -- C. S.…
Newspaper clipping, "Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound," from The Honolulu Advertiser, December 3, 1944.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War…
Photograph of a Japanese naval aircraft in a diving attack, October 12, 1944. The verso caption notes that this photo was taken while the aircraft was diving on the USS Essex (CV-9).
Stamped on verso: "No.: CV9-1181 / Date: 14 Oct. 1944 / Unit:…
Photograph of servicemen on the deck of the USS Cotten (DD-669), circa 1944-1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).
Inscription on verso: "USS Cotten alongside Essex / 1944-45."
Photograph of the USS Bataan (CVL-29) during a naval battle, April 17, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).Inscription on verso: "4-17-45 / Bataan CVL / Essex in foreground."