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000.15.2A - sword
"Naval Officer's Sword, 1852" model -- blade is slightly curved and single-edged with a single broad fuller that runs from the ricasso to within 7.75 inches of the tip. The obverse side is etched with floral decorations, a circle of sixteen stars, a fouled anchor and shield, and a trident crossed with axes and a flag with "USN" on it. Near the ricasso, the name "George D. Martin" is etched into the blade. The reverse side also has floral decor...
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006.012 - Booklet
A booklet containing copies of photographs, historical anecdotes, and military records of Anthony W. Sachetti, Sr. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Coast Guard reserve unit stationed in Beverly (1941-1943) and one of the organizers of the Beverly Auxiliary Police (1943) which was started for special emergency duties. This booklet was created by his sons.
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007.047.005 - Medal, Commemorative
A cross shaped commemorative medal on a blue and white ribbon that was presented to James Delaney of the U.S. Navy. This was awarded for the Armed Draft Detail in New York. James Delaney was originally from Malden, MA but moved to 164 Bridge Street in Beverly following World War I. He was the first American prisoner of war during the first World War.
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007.064.069 - Card, Identification
An identification card of Charles C. Elwell from the United States Navy which was assigned to him during his service in World War II. The front has a photograph of Charles Elwell as well as his signature and identifying features. There are fingerprints on the back of this id card. There are holes in the top right and lower left of the card.
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007.064.101 - Envelope
A postally used envelope that contained a five-page handwritten letter on blue paper penned by Lauretta Freeman to Charles Elwell. He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. West Point and she was a resident of Danvers. This letter contains updates of other friends serving abroad and stateside during World War II as well as those on the home front including weddings and births.
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007.064.102 - Letter
A five-page handwritten letter on blue paper penned by Lauretta Freeman to Charles Elwell. He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. West Point and she was a resident of Danvers. This letter contains updates of other friends serving abroad and stateside during World War II as well as those on the home front including weddings and births.
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007.064.103 - Envelope
A postally used envelope that contained a nine-page handwritten letter on yellow paper penned by Lauretta Freeman to Charles Elwell. This was written on 12 November 1941 in Danvers and addressed to the receiver stationed aboard U.S.S. West Point. The author informs the sailor of her recent purchase of an old sleigh; attending a barn dance at the Burley Farm; and that his old girlfriend is going to marry someone from Lynn.
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007.064.104 - Letter
A nine-page handwritten letter on yellow paper penned by Lauretta Freeman to Charles Elwell. This was written on 12 November 1941 in Danvers and addressed to the receiver stationed aboard U.S.S. West Point. The author informs the sailor of her recent purchase of an old sleigh; attending a barn dance at the Burley Farm; and that his old girlfriend is going to marry someone from Lynn.
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009.011.142 - Novelty
A white Beverly license plate holder with the motto, "Beverly: Birthplace U.S. Navy, Inc. 1668" with an illustration of a vessel. This was manufactured during Beverly's tercentennial in 1968.
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009.011.158 - Pin
This is a pin and printed is "Beverly Lions Est. 1939 Beverly Birthplace of American Navy." There is an image of the Hannah at 33-N.
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009.011.159 - Pin
This is a pin and printed is "Beverly Lions Est. 1939 Beverly Birthplace of American Navy." There is an image of the Hannah at 33-N.
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