Joseph Nespor Jr. Papers
Historic Owner
Joseph Nespor Jr.
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1944–1958
PeriodWorld War II
MediumTIFF, paper, ink, leather
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Joseph Nespor Jr. A2018.78
Object numberA2018.78
DescriptionExtent: 1 missal, 28 scans of digital archiveThe Joseph Nespor Jr. Papers include a Catholic missal in a leather cover and a digital archive spanning Nespor's military service. Digital service papers include Nespor's draft card, identification cards, discharge papers, memoranda from USS Intrepid's activities during World War II, reenlistment papers and award notifications.
1 missal in leather case, ca. 1940s
- Leather case has an American flag and "U.S.A." imprinted on the leather.
- Missal cover is imprinted, "I pray the mass // Sunday missal // by Father Hoever"
- Front inside cover has "Joseph Nespor Jr. // 422 E. Budd // Sharon // Penna." with some part illegible.
Items removed from missal
- Booklet; Catechisms. Found inside front pocket of missal.
- Prayer Card; in Slovenian, found between pages 26-27
- Prayer Card; "A Wish of Wishes," found between pages 300-301
Digital Archive: 28 scans
Card; Selective Service System Notice of Classification, March 18, 1952
Card, Membership; Ancient Order of the Deep, January 22, 1944
Card; USS Intrepid, "Authorized to wear the following ribbons and engage- // ment stars. Ref. CinCPac desp. 130103 of 8-14-45"
Card, Membership; Imperial Domain of the Golden Dragon, January 22, 1944
Card, Identification; Veterans Identification, February 15, 1946
Card; Record of Honorable Discharge from United States Navy
Card; Mercer County Commissioners Bureau of Veterans Affairs
Certificate; Letter from Harry Truman thanking Nespor for his service
Memorandum; September 25, 1944–November 8, 1944 (3)
- "Subject: Participation in Combat Missions in Which This Vessel Took Part During // the Period 10 October 1944 to 6 November 1944, commendation for.", November 8, 1944, 2 pages
- "Subject: Participation in combat missions in which this vessel // took part during the period 5 September 1944 to 24 // September 1944, commendation for.", September 25, 1944 (2 pages)
Discharge; Notice of Separation from U.S. Naval Service, February 11, 1946
Service Records; Reenlistment or extension of enlistment in Naval Reserve; information concerning, February 26, 1958
Letter; from the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, thanking Nespor for his service during the war.
Certificate; Honorable Discharge, February 11, 1946
Certificate; Honorable Discharge, September 26, 1953
Certificate; Honorable Discharge, May 11, 1958
Service Record; Record of Naval Reserve Service, June 30, 1954 – May 11, 1958
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