Ralph DeNisco Correspondence
Object NameCorrespondence
Envelope
Historic Owner
Ralph DeNisco Jr.
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateMay 17–November 12, 1955
PeriodCold War
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Ralph and Jacqueline DeNisco. A2017.10
Object numberA2017.10
DescriptionExtent: 3 foldersCorrespondence; Thirty-three (33) letters, seventeen (17) envelopes
The DeNisco Letters contain thirty-three (33) letters from Ralph DeNisco to his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie), during his time aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. The letters range from May 17, 1955 to November 12, 1955, and were written frequently, often daily. The contents of the letters includes day to day life on Intrepid, ports of call, inquiries about home life, and romantic notes to his wife.
October 26, 1955: included in envelope is port of call ephemera from Cannes, France; a brochure and map from the Cavendish Hotel and a card for Funel's Perfume Factory.
On View
Not on viewCollections
Edward C. McConkey
May 19–September 7, 1966
Object number: A2019.23
Donald Domenic DiMarzo
August 7–November 24, 1944
Object number: A2009.39
