Collection Guide:
S-478-A
Aerial views of the Naval Ordnance Plant & related facilities:
- 4 views of the Naval Torpedo Station taken circa 1920.
- 1947 view of the entire Alexandria waterfront showing location of NOP facilities.
- 5 views taken in 1947 of NOP housing projects (Cameron Valley and Chinquapin Village) and their vicinities in western Alexandria.
S-478-B
CAPT Bradford Bartlett with other persons at the Naval Ordnance Plant, 1947-1949
- visit from the Mayor, William T. Wiggins
- providing VIP tours (plant and machinery can be seen)
- presenting & receiving awards
- various personnel and supervisors
S-478-C
Health and safety affairs at the Naval Ordnance Plant, 1947-1949
- Red Cross blood donor program
- use of eye protection for eye injury protection
-presentation of safety award
S-478-D
Athletics and Christmas activities at the Naval Ordnance Plant, 1947-1949
- Presentation of trophies
- CAPT Bartlett bowling
- collection and distribution of Christmas toys
S-478-E
Naval Ordnance Plant banquets (some in conjunction with Naval Gun Factory)
S-478-F
Parade in Alexandria, VA
-14 photos of military marching
S-478-G
City of Alexandria, Bicentennial celebrations, September 17, 1949
-placement of a time capsule (fabricated by NOP shops) by flagpole of a local football field
-arrival of President Harry Truman; along with Bartlett and other in stands (at football game or parade).
S-478-H
Copy of March 15, 1949 edition of Naval Gun Factory Log newspaper featuring articles on Naval Gun Factory and Naval Ordnance Plant.
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For associated textual materials, please visit the donated personal papers collection of RADM Bradford Bartlett