Vincent F. Kelley Papers
Historic Owner
Vincent F. Kelley
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateApril 30, 1942–January 1997
Mediumpaper, ink, plastic
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Joan Huffman Kelley. A00.2009.27
Object numberA00.2009.27
DescriptionExtent: 9 folders including 6 volumes, and 1 phase boxFlight papers; April 30, 1942–April 1962
- Flight log books, April 30, 1942–April 1962
-- "Kelley V. F." is written on the spine. Titled "Aviators Flight Log Book."
-- April 30, 1942–June 1944
-- May 1944–August 1948
-- September 1948–November 1955
-- December 1955–October 1956
-- October 1956–April 1962
- Loose papers, September 6, 1949–February 28, 1955
Awards, citations and certificates; July 25, 1942–January 1997, n.d.
- Awards, citations and certificates mark Kelley's: education at the Educational U.S. Naval School, U.S. Naval War College, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and Air University; naval appointments; earning the Legion of Merit, gold stars in lieu of Legion of Merit, and Joint Service Commendation Award; and honors from societies and county government. A citation and accompanying documentation for the Legion of Merit is contained within a blue plastic hardcover folder (Phase Box 1, 00.2009.27.11) whose cover reads "Headquarters / United States / Military Assistance Command / Vietnam."
Book; in a plastic folder. Fact Book / May 1968 / Attack Carrier Air Wing 10 / Confidential Vincent Kelley, May 1968
- Composed of photos and data sheets meant to acquaint commanders with current composition and capabilities of squadrons.
Newspaper; The Achiever, July 1968; September 1970
- 1968 issue contains an article about Vincent Kelley becoming the commanding officer of Intrepid.
Newsletters; Familygram (3), December 1968
- USS Intrepid Fighting "I" Familygrams written by W. Wright, Commanding Officer, while Captain Kelley was recovering from an emergency operation; addressed to Intrepid families.
HMS Intrepid papers, March 11, 1967–December 10, 1968, n.d.
- First Commission book containing text, drawings, and black and white photographs about life aboard the HMS Intrepid, March 11, 1967–December 10, 1968
- Pamphlets containing text and black and white images about the Royal Navy HMS Intrepid Assault Ship (3), n.d.
Correspondence; in regard to National Trust for Historic Preservation reception at Decatur House, April 6–21, 1970
- The correspondence is between Kelley, William F. Sallada (Executive Officer of Intrepid when Kelley was captain), the current captain of Intrepid Isham W. Linder, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is in regard to a reception in honor of the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations, in which a print of the original USS Intrepid donated to Decatur House by the current Intrepid would be unveiled.
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