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UA 465.01 Norman Chenkin Collection

UA 465.01 Norman Chenkin Collection
Title: UA 465.01 Norman Chenkin Collection
Caption: Collection Photo # UA 465.01.01 Crew of USS Lydonia (SP-700) in an undated photo.
Description: Approximately 1500 photographs from scrapbooks created by Pharmacist's Mate Samuel Chenkin during his naval service in the early 20th century. Vessels shown in the photographs include: USS Lydonia (SP-700); USS Solace (AH-2); USS Hancock (AP-3); USS Chester (CL-1); USS Tennessee (ACR-10); USS Vermont (BB-20); USS Florida (BB-30); USS Connecticut (BB-18); USS Roe (DD-24); USS Tonopah (M-8); and USS Petrel (PG-2). Additional images show airships, British vessels, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, St. Thomas, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, boxing, mascots, ships in camouflage.
Accession #: UA 465
Catalog #: UA 465.01
Donor: Norman Chenkin
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