Edward C. McConkey Correspondence
Historic Owner
Edward C. McConkey
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateMarch 22, 1965–November 21, 1966
PeriodCold War; Vietnam War
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Edward McConkey. A2024.30
Object numberA2024.30
DescriptionExtent: 1 folderEnvelope & Letter; NASA Gemini stamp cover and letter addressed to Mrs. Mildred L. McConkey, from LCDR E.C. McConkey, March 22, 1965 (2 pages). McConkey notes that the Gemini recovery is the next day, and he instructs his mother, Mildred, to keep the commemorative envelope.
Envelope & Letter; Addressed to Mrs. Mildred L. McConkey, from LCDR E.C. McConkey, May 18, 1965 (3 pages). He describes the hydrogen sulfide gas accident, which killed two of his sailors and a hospital corpsman.
Clipping, Newspaper; "'Flying Postman' Welcome Sight," no date.
Envelope & Newsletter; Addressed to Mrs. Mildred L. McConkey, from LCDR E.C. McConkey, USS Intrepid Familygram, November 21, 1966, written at the end of the first Vietnam War deployment.
Currency; Military Payment Certificate, Five (5) cents
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Edward C. McConkey
May 19–September 7, 1966
Object number: A2019.23
