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Navy sailor log and ephemera group from Robert “Dinty” Moore, Yeoman, U. Associated with USS Whitney AD-4, Destroyer Squadrons, Scouting Fleet, Tender Squadron Nine. This group includes Moore’s hand-lettered “LOG” scrapbook cover page, signed by Moore and marked Log Room, U. Whitney, with an impressed U. Moore notes that the book was started 25 February 1928 as a supplement to his photograph album. Also included is a 1929 Prospective Movements of the U. Whitney sheet listing Hampton Roads, Colon, Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, Guantanamo Bay, Callao, Peru, Philadelphia, Charleston, and Newport. Most notably, the January schedule directly names Fleet Problem IX for 22-30 January 1929, connecting this personal sailor archive to one of the major interwar U. The group also includes a USS Whitney promotion/advancement form dated 13 September 1928 for Robert T. Moore, advancing him from Yeoman Third Class to Yeoman Second Class, acting appointment, effective 8 September 1928. A strong named interwar U. Navy archive fragment with excellent Scouting Fleet, destroyer tender, Guantanamo, Panama Canal Zone, Fleet Problem IX, and enlisted yeoman service interest. Original period paper ephemera with heavy age wear, including toning, staining, fold lines, tears, edge chipping, paper loss, creasing, and fragile areas. Some pages are partial or separated, and some handwriting is light or partially obscured. The group should be handled carefully. Please review all photos closely. Navy sailor log / ephemera archive. Named Person: Robert “Dinty” Moore / Robert T. Advanced to Y2c acting appointment. Fleet/Unit: Destroyer Squadrons, Scouting Fleet; Squadron Nine. Event Referenced: Fleet Problem IX, January 1929. Locations: Guantanamo Bay, Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, Colon, Callao, Newport, Charleston, Philadelphia, Hampton Roads. Navy, interwar Navy, Scouting Fleet, destroyer tender, sailor archive.

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Papers are in various condition from Excellent to acceptable/poor with the majority good.

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Folded and toned with small edge tears and light paper losses at the folds. All text remains clearly legible, and both panels are intact – no modern reproduction or copy. See photos for exact condition. Rare Original 1920 U. Army “School Contest” Circular Issued February 20, 1920 – U. Offered here is an authentic U. Army pamphlet/broadside titled: United States Army School Contest – February 20, 1920. This rare piece of early post-World War I military recruiting ephemera promoted a nationwide essay competition for American school students – open to boys or girls of any color, any age, American born or foreign born. It represents one of the first inclusive public Army campaigns after World War I, blending education, patriotism, and civic duty. In the wake of World War I, the U. Army faced the task of reshaping its image to the American public. By 1920, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, General John J. Pershing, and General Peyton C. March organized this nationwide “School Contest” to promote understanding of the Army’s values and to encourage enlistment through positive youth engagement. Students were invited to write essays on. What are the benefits of an enlistment in the U. The plan, printed on the second page, details the prizes. Gold Medal (1st place) – Presented personally by Secretary Baker. Silver & Bronze Medals for runners-up. All-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. For finalists and their guardians. The contest also involved 50 Army district recruiting stations across the country, each listed in detail on the interior panel (including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, and others). Judges were instructed to assess entries based on originality, expression, and sincerity. This pamphlet is not only a military relic – it’s a snapshot of America’s social and racial attitudes in 1920, with the text stating. The winners may be male or female, black or white or brown or red, American born or foreign born. That inclusive statement, remarkable for its time, reflects early steps toward equality within national institutions, decades before civil rights reforms. Why It’s Significant. Issued just after WWI (1920) – bridging wartime propaganda and early 20th-century civic outreach. Mentions major historical figures : Secretary of War Newton Baker & General John J. Inclusion of all races and genders – rare and historically progressive language for the era. Recruiting offices – useful for researchers tracing early Army organization. Scarce surviving example – ephemeral item, rarely saved, especially complete. Pieces like this were meant for school bulletin boards and classrooms – very few survived over a century later. Dated: February 20, 1920. 8.5″ x 11″ (folded). Printed in black on cream/tan stock. Contains complete list of U. Army Recruiting Stations nationwide. Reverse text: Here’s The Plan! With details of prizes and judging. Tags: WWI Recruiting Ephemera, 1920 Army Brochure, U. Army School Contest, Military History Paper, Vintage Army Document, Rare Military Ephemera, U. Army Recruiting 1920, WWI Era Memorabilia, Antique Government Pamphlet, Early 20th Century Ephemera, American Military Collectible, Historical Paper Document, U. War Department, Vintage Army Advertising, Pre-WWII Military History, Military Collectibles, U. Army History, Antique Military Brochure, 1920 U.

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Publisher: United States Military Academy. Dust jacket: None, as issued. Cover: Green leatherette with embossed gilt eagle and shield emblem, some wear to edges, fraying at head and foot of spine. Text block: Bottom edge of text block has been water stained. Otherwise Clean and well-preserved, with no marks or tears. Binding: Tight and intact. Ephemera: Includes a class address list and 20th-year reunion information (pictured). This is an original 1930 edition of The Howitzer, the annual yearbook of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Richly illustrated with full-page engraved portraits, historical photographs, and satirical sketches, this volume provides a detailed glimpse into the life and traditions of West Point cadets during this era. The book features a color map of West Point, depicting the campus in detail with decorative elements reflecting the academy’s rich history. Additionally, a full-color plate showcases cadet life with a striking period illustration. Included with this volume is an original class address list and 20th-year reunion materials, adding historical significance and provenance to this particular copy. The advertisements section at the rear includes period sponsors such as Brooks Brothers, Tiffany & Co. And the Wright Aeronautical Corporation, further immersing the reader in the 1930s atmosphere. An exceptional piece of military and academic history, this yearbook is a must-have for collectors of West Point memorabilia, military history, or early 20th-century publications.

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STACK rowan CHRISTENING EPHEMERA michael stack congress SEAFORD. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the lot of ephemera shown. From the Commandant’s Office of the Norfolk Navy Yart, Portsmouth VA…. Envelope addressed to Mr. Thomas Stack of Seaford Delaware with contents: – Original invitation from the Commandant at the launching of the U. Rowan, Sponsor, Miss Elizabeth Rowan and the U. STACK, sponsor, Miss Mary Teresa Stack in 1938 – Michael J. Stack, congressman, Pennsylvania, business card – Admission to the Observation stand on 5 May 1938 – Newspaper clipping of the event. Excellent original early family, and/or town genealogy, history, antique, museum, collectible heirloom and/or ephemera. CONDITION : See listing description and photos. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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STACK rowan CHRISTENING EPHEMERA michael stack congress SEAFORD. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the lot of ephemera shown. From the Commandant’s Office of the Norfolk Navy Yart, Portsmouth VA…. Envelope addressed to Mr. Thomas Stack of Seaford Delaware with contents: – Original invitation from the Commandant at the launching of the U. Rowan, Sponsor, Miss Elizabeth Rowan and the U. STACK, sponsor, Miss Mary Teresa Stack in 1938 – Michael J. Stack, congressman, Pennsylvania, business card – Admission to the Observation stand on 5 May 1938 – Newspaper clipping of the event. Excellent original early family and/or town genealogy, history, antique, collectible heirloom and/or ephemera. Autograph CONDITION : See listing description and photos. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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STACK rowan CHRISTENING EPHEMERA michael stack congress SEAFORD. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the lot of ephemera shown. From the Commandant’s Office of the Norfolk Navy Yart, Portsmouth VA…. Envelope addressed to Mr. Thomas Stack of Seaford Delaware with contents: – Original invitation from the Commandant at the launching of the U. Rowan, Sponsor, Miss Elizabeth Rowan and the U. STACK, sponsor, Miss Mary Teresa Stack in 1938 – Michael J. Stack, congressman, Pennsylvania, business card – Admission to the Observation stand on 5 May 1938 – Newspaper clipping of the event. Excellent original early family and/or town genealogy, history, antique, collectible heirloom and/or ephemera. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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