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Brown cover of diary with the words “Memo Book” on the top center

Raymond T. Stone Diary

Object NameDiary
Historic Owner
DateApril 13, 1943 – November 12, 1945
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Ray Stone, Plank Owner. A2016.60
Object numberA2016.60
DescriptionDiary; During his time on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11), Raymond Stone kept a diary, which he later used as the basis for his memoir, "My Ship! The USS Intrepid" (2004). The diary lists major dates and events on board Intrepid during World War II, including commissioning, kamikaze attacks, ports of call and other involvements in the Pacific Theater.

Inside front cover says "Raymond Thomas Stone U.S.N.R. // Home Address - 478 Oak Ave. // Cedarhusrt, L.I."
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