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Printed newsletter titled "Elephant Express" dated April 14, 1960 with a drawing of an elephant
The Elephant Express
Printed newsletter titled "Elephant Express" dated April 14, 1960 with a drawing of an elephant
Printed newsletter titled "Elephant Express" dated April 14, 1960 with a drawing of an elephant

The Elephant Express

Object NameNewsletter
Historic Owner
DateApril 14–May 16, 1960
PeriodCold War
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Uel W. Smith and family. A2014.132
Object numberA2014.132
DescriptionExtent: 1 folder

Newsletter: The Elephant Express, April 14, 1960; May 16, 1960
- Newsletter by the crew of the submarine USS Growler. Includes: international, political, Navy, and sports news; crossword puzzles; notices about Growler business such as keeping the mess hall clean; cartoon drawings; a poem; and a letter from the captain on the occasion of the end of the cruise.

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