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  • Tags: U.S. Navy

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Ship's bulletin providing short snippets of news about the outside world to sailors onboard the U.S.S. La Porte in the Pacific Theatre.

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This is a letter from Lieutenant David H. Quinn to Marineland Curator, Arthur McBride, about the method used for creating a container for shark repellent created by Marineland researchers for the US Navy as part of the shark repellent research…

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Oral history interview with Harold C. Dye about life in South Carolina during the Great Depression, working in a Pensacola shipyard, basic training, war experiences in the Pacific on troop ships and landing craft, and the transition into post-war…

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This newspaper article lists the Marine Studios employees who joined WWII, which branch of the military they served in, any medals received, and places traveled.

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Marineland engaged in shark repellent research for the US Navy during WWII. This document is a letter regarding the physical structure for housing the repellent.

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Marian Barnett discusses her experience in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) program. She also talked about the Hotel Ponce de Leon being used for training for the male members of…

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Robert Wise in U.S. Navy uniform. Served in Steward Branch and Submarine Service.

From a small senior community near St. Augustine, Florida, over 30 veterans came together to share their stories. Pictures and period video are included.
Produced by Flagler College TV Workshop Students and by Bill Dudley, and directed by Michael…

Prisoners of War: Stolen Freedom compares the stories of four American servicemen through their time as prisoners of war in three major 20th century conflicts; World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. Their stories are supported by archival motion…

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Large group of U.S. sailors at edge of Castillo de San Marcos gundeck. Georgia Tech Naval Cadets from Jacksonville station visiting the fort prior to returning to college.
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