Robert J. Salmanowitz Papers
Historic Owner
Robert J. Salmanowitz
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1955–1992
PeriodCold War; Museum Era
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the Family of Robert Salmanowitz Sr. A2016.43
Object numberA2016.43
DescriptionExtent: 2 foldersThe Robert J. Salmanowitz papers include papers and membership cards from his time aboard USS Intrepid from 1955 to 1958. He was part of the OE Division and served as a photographer's mate.
Cards, Commemorative; Ships Company Reunion 1943-1976 card (2)
Membership Cards; Two (2)
- "Ye Royal Order of the // "Blue Nose" // This is to certify that // Robert J. Salmanowitz, U.S. Navy // While serving on board the // U.S.S. Intrepid CVA-11 // Crossed the Arctic Circle on 9/20/57 A.D. // To enter the Northern domain of the // Polar Bear //F. Massey, Capt, USN, Commanding"
- "Royal Order of the Rock // Be it known that on this day 8 June 1955 // on the good ship U.S.S. Intrepid CVA-11 // Robert J. Salmanowitz // has passed the gateway of civilization Gibraltar, and // therefore the Royal Order takes this lowly salt into the // Fold // Davy Jones Neptunus Rex // By his Servant Paul P. Blackburn Jr., USN // Commanding"
Passes; Three (3)
- "Civilian Liberty Pass," blank
- Cigarette Ration Card, for R. Salmanowitz, SN with signature and one punch.
- Sympathy card that reads "Never Before Have I Heard // Such A Sad Tale.... // Please Accept This Card As A // Token Of My Deepest _______ // Sympathy!!!"
Card, Holiday; Front of card says "Season's Greetings" and has hand colored poinsettia. Inside the card are photos of each member of the U.S.S. Intrepid Photo Lab crew, with a photo of the Intrepid in the center. The back of the card has a drawing of a reindeer and says "The card was made at no expense to the government."
Menus;
- "Independence Day Menu // USS Intrepid CVA-11 // 4 July 1957"
- "U.S.S. Intrepid CVA-11 // Thanksgiving // 1957 // Menu"
Directory; Fighting Ships Photo Registry, "The largest private collection in existence // of new and old Navy and Coast Guard ship photographs." "1972" is written in red ink on inside cover.
Itinerary; Handwritten list of that includes some dates related to Intrepid's service in the late 1950s and others related to USS Intrepid Association activities. Latest date listed is 1992.
Newsletter: "Intrepid // Anniversary Edition // October 1945," Volume 3, Number 4. Envelope that kept newsletter was scanned for the notes written on it and then discarded.
Yearbook; 1955 // The Compass // United State Naval Training Center // Bainbridge, Maryland // Company 42. Letter to "Proud Possessor of the Compass" from W.J. Catlett, Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy, Commanding, found inside book.
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