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The Photographic Laboratory / U.S.S. Essex [humorous drawing] (Item)

Drawing (photographic reproduction) of the photography lab on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Various humorous activities are taking place.Text: "The Photographic Laboratory / U.S.S. Essex / 'A cross section of the busiest lil' ole lab in the fleet."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

[Drawing of servicemen abandoning USS Essex] (Item)

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] Island and…!" Drawn by Carter-O'Neil-Strack.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy…

[Drawing of gunner in unidentified aircraft] (Item)

Drawing of a gunner in an unidentified aircraft, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

[Serviceman jumping from damaged aircraft] (Item)

Drawing of a serviceman jumping from a damaged aircraft, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

[Drawing of gunner shooting at aircraft] (Item)

Drawing of a gunner shooting at an aircraft, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

[Cartoon drawing of serviceman's rear being doused in water] (Item)

Cartoon drawing of a serviceman's rear being doused in water, circa 1917-1919.Inscription: "After a Hun got under Lt. S. G. Peater's 'tail.'"Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

[Cartoon drawing of two servicemen and Saint Peter] (Item)

Cartoon drawing of two servicemen and Saint Peter, circa 1917-1919. The angel's speech bubble reads: "No! No more flying done here. By the way where are your passes?"Caption: "Heaven?"Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.

Where have you seen this before? [drawing] (Item)

Drawing of two servicemen pushing an aircraft while others slack off, circa 1944-1945. Text: "Where have you seen this before?"Inscription on verso: "Osborn."

If they don't have to be on Fly 2 keep the hell off! [drawing] (Item)

Drawing of an aircraft shooting a bomb at a crowd gathered on the deck of a ship, circa 1944-1945. Text: "If they don't have to be on Fly 2 keep the hell off! / They never believe it possible until it happens."Inscription on verso: "By an illustrator by the name of Osborn."

Leaving France: 2nd A.I.C. Returning Home (Apres la Guerre) (Item)

Photograph of a drawing entitled "Leaving France: 2nd A.I.C. [Second Aviation Instruction Center] Returning Home (Apres la Guerre)," circa 1918-1919. The drawing depicts soldiers departing on an airship that bears the banner "24 hrs. France to New York." Item from album page 10.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa 1917-1919.…

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