Russell V. Anderson Papers
Historic Owner
Russell V. Anderson
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1945–1952
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Russell V. Anderson. A2018.95
Object numberA2018.95
DescriptionExtent: 3 foldersThe Russell V. Anderson Papers includes service papers, ship printed materials and other items from Anderson's service as an officer on board USS Intrepid during World War II. The ship printed materials include issues of the ship's newspaper, rosters of officers on board, news releases and memoranda. Service records include a letter from James Forrestal and other naval training booklets. The collection also includes an Intrepid binder, newspaper clippings and a letter from a former crewmember.
Booklets;
- An Officer's Career in the Peacetime Navy, October 22, 1945
- The Last Word on Life Insurance For Men Discharged From the Navy, 1945
- Transfer of Reserve and Temporary U.S.N. Officers to the Regular Navy, November 15, 1945
Newspapers;
- Intrepid, March 1945
- Intrepid, April 1945
- Intrepid, May 1945
- Intrepid, December 1945
Binder; empty black binder with "U.S.S. Intrepid (CV 11)" embossed in gold at the lower right corner.
Letter; March 15, 1946. To "My dear Lieutenant Anderson" from James Forrestal, the Secretary of the Navy.
Roster; Roster of Officers, U.S.S. Intrepid, January 1, 1946 (6 pages)
Roster; USS Intrepid Communications, September 21, 1945
Release, News; Intrepid Press Release
Flier; Reserve Officers of the Naval Services
Memorandum; August 21, 1945. To: All Officers of Ship's Company, Subject: Uniform Decorations. With list of engagements attached "for which stars have thus far been awarded". (6 pages total)
Clippings, Newspaper;
- "Carrier Destroys 80 Ships // And 650 Aircraft Of Enemy"
- "Japs Hit Yank Carrier 5 Separate Times; // "Intrepid," Repaired, Ready to Attack Foe"
Memorandum; July 15. 1945. To: Heads of Department, Subject: TFI-2 and USF-10B.
Memorandum; April 1, 1945. From: The Chief of Naval Personnel. To: All Ships and Stations, Pacific Ocean Area. Subject: Rotation of Personnel - Pacific Ocean Area.
Release, News;
- Intrepid Press, July 17, 1945. (4 pages)
- Intrepid Press, August 27, 1945 (4 pages)
List; USS Intrepid engagements, January 29, 1944 – November 25, 1944
Envelope; January 13, 1945. Envelope with cartoon of two soldiers in a green jeep. One soldier is reaching for the address text and says "Hey! That's // My Name", while the other is in the back of the jeep. The envelope is addressed to "Mrs. R.V. Anderson // 34 W. Villa Place // Ft. Thomas, Kentucky." The back has a return address of "Lt (jg) R.V. Anderson // COMM. Office N.A.S. // San Diego, Calif."
Letter; October 16, 1952. To "Dear Shipmate" and is a newsletter to former Intrepid crewmembers from James T. Clark. Attached is an address list of former crewmembers (6 pages total).
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