Donald Domenic DiMarzo Correspondence
Object NameLetters
Correspondence
Historic Owner
Donald Domenic DiMarzo
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateAugust 7–November 24, 1944
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the DiMarzo family in honor of Domenic DiMarzo. A2009.39
Object numberA2009.39
DescriptionExtent: 2 foldersCorrespondence to DiMarzo's wife, Jeane Laura DiMarzo, August 7–November 24, 1944, n.d.
- The Donald Domenic DiMarzo Correspondence consists of 10 letters, a check / love letter, and a card. DiMarzo’s letters frequently discuss the censors, and contain mentions of food, entertainment, morale and superior officers. They also respond to his wife’s news from home and discuss family finances. Highlights include: the November 2 letter discussing war reporting, the reliability of news, and journalists on board; references to DiMarzo’s ship’s newspaper column in letters from August 7, August 27, and November 4; the November 4 letter discussing the possibility of DiMarzo’s death; and the November 24 letter about Thanksgiving, written the day before DiMarzo’s death. An undated card titled "Missin' You" features cartoon illustrations of a dog.
On View
Not on viewCollections
Edward C. McConkey
May 19–September 7, 1966
Object number: A2019.23