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005.027.001 - Drawing
A drawing with the title, The Spirit of the Navy. This was sketched by the well known artist, George Bellows. This image depicts James Delaney, the first prisoner of war during World War I, standing boldly in front of some of his comrades in Brandenburg, Germany. He was captured after his ship, the S.S. Campana was torpedoed by the Germans. He was the chief gunner. A German soldier is threatening to run his sword through him. This drawing b...
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005.027.005 - Postcard
A postcard from the international agency of prisoners of war in Geneva notifying Mrs. James Delaney that her husband had been taken prisoner. This was sent to her in Brooklyn, NY, where she had been staying with her sister. He had been captured following the sinking of the S.S. Campana on August 6, 1917 and was being held in Brandenburg, Germany. He was the first American prisoner of war. He was originally from Malden, MA and moved to Beverly ...
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005.027.006 - Postcard
A postcard sent by James Delaney to his wife in February 1918. He was the first American prisoner of war during World War I. He was the chief gunner aboard the S.S. Campana which was torpedoed by a German submarine. James Delaney was held captive in Brandenburg, Germany. This postcard was sent to Brooklyn because Mrs. Delaney was staying with her sister. The Delaneys lived in Malden at the outbreak of the war and moved to Beverly in 1921. J...
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005.027.007 - Postcard
A postcard written by James Delaney to his wife on August 23, 1917. He was the first American prisoner of war during World War I. He was the chief gunner aboard the S.S. Campana that was torpedoed by a German submarine. He was held captive in Brandenburg, Germany. This letter was sent to Brooklyn where his wife was staying with her sister. He was a Malden, MA resident and moved to Beverly in 1921. He was one of the pallbearers at the servic...
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005.027.008 - Postcard
A postcard sent from James Delaney to his sister, Susana Delaney, on May 2, 1917. She was living in Boston at the time. This is a censored piece of mail and there are a few areas in which the sender would simply place a check mark, date and name. James Delaney was the first American prisoner of war during World War I. He was the chief gunner aboard the S.S. Campana that was torpedoed by a German submarine. He was held captive in Brandenburg,...
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005.027.009 - Postcard
A postally unused postcard showing two servicemen sleeping in a bed with their hats hanging from the head board. A sign above the bed says "God Bless Our Camp." The following is the saying at the bottom of the postcard: "Hush! don't make a noise, we are dreaming about the exchange." This belonged to James Delaney, the first American prisoner of war during World War I. He was a chief gunner aboard the S.S. Campana that was torpedoed by a Germ...
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005.027.010 - Envelope
A postally used envelope that carried correspondence from Miss Susana Delaney to her brother, James Delaney. One of the sides has been torn off to access the contents. It is unknown what exactly was inside. This mail had been looked over by a censor. He was the first American prisoner of war during World War I. He was a chief gunner aboard the S.S. Campana that was torpedoed by a German submarine. He was held captive in Brandenburg, Germany....
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007.047.004 - Medal, Commemorative
A Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commemorative medal that was awarded to James Delaney. 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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007.047.005 - 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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007.047.007 - Medal, Commemorative
A commemorative medal on a bar that was awarded to James Delaney of the United States Navy for service to his country during World War I by the City of Malden, MA. 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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