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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 four unidentified U.S. Navy aircraft in flight, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of two U.S. Navy ships during an underway replenishment procedure, circa 1943-1945. A third ship is visible in the background on the right.

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."

Photograph of an unidentified ship on fire during the Battle of Samar, October 25, 1944.Inscription on verso: "AG-15 / 10-25-1944."

Photograph of a Japanese hospital ship, August 1945. The image was taken from an aircraft in flight.Inscription on verso: "Jap hospital ship / Aug 45."