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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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007.064.097 - Receipt
An orange colored receipt from the Railway Express Agency to Charles Elwell for a 22 lb package sent from San Francisco to his mother, Mrs. Seth (Louise) Elwell at 177 Bridge Street in Beverly. This crate of goods was valued at $50.00.
Record Type: Archive
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007.064.098 - Envelope
A postally used envelope that contained a greeting card extending birthday wishes and fraternal greetings to Charles Elwell from the Beverly Post VFW 545. This was signed by Charles G. Pfaff, the Junior Vice Commander.
Record Type: Archive
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007.064.099 - Card, Greeting
A greeting card extending birthday wishes and fraternal greetings to Charles Elwell from the Beverly Post VFW 545. This was signed by Charles G. Pfaff, the Junior Vice Commander.
Record Type: Archive
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007.064.100 - Letter
A handwritten four-page letter penned by Charles Elwell to his parents, Seth and Louise Elwell. He tells the story of being with his friend, Tom Tierney of Beverly, and bumping into Priscilla Preston. She was also a Beverly resident and had graduated from Beverly High School with Tom and had gone on to Beverly Hospital Nursing School. Charles had remembered her from a stay he had at the hospital. They were not allowed to fraternize during the war...
Record Type: Archive
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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.
Record Type: Archive
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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.
Record Type: Archive
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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.
Record Type: Archive
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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.
Record Type: Archive
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007.064.107 - Envelope
A postally used envelope addressed to Charles Elwell of 177 Bridge Street with a return address of the First Baptist Church. This envelope contained a one-page typed letter from the First Baptist Church and Church School's Servicemen's Committee to Charles C. Elwell of 177 Bridge Street. He served in the Navy during World War II and this was a thanks for his service and requesting that he keep active in the church. This letter was written and ...
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007.064.108 - Letter
A one-page typed letter from the First Baptist Church and Church School's Servicemen's Committee to Charles C. Elwell of 177 Bridge Street. He served in the Navy during World War II and this was a thanks for his service and requesting that he keep active in the church. This letter was written and signed by Cameron Hollis and Gordon Bigelow.
Record Type: Archive
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007.064.109 - Document
A list containing the Honor Roll of the First Baptist Church and Bible School includes the names of the men and women who served the country during World War II. This list was compiled by Edith McDonald to include those serving as of December 1, 1942. There is a note from Horace Woodberry, Jr. advising all of those in the service that they should be receiving correspondence from someone within the congregation. The list includes: Horace Adams...
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007.064.110 - List
A list containing the Honor Roll of the First Baptist Church and Bible School consisting of the men and women serving the country during World War II. This list was compiled by Edith McDonald of those serving as of 1 December 1942. There is also a note from Horace Woodberry, Jr. advising all of those in the service that they should be receiving correspondence from someone within the congregation. The list includes: Horace Adams; Samuel ...
Record Type: Archive
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007.065.004 - receipt
Separation Record for Patsy DiPaolo Includes occupation, education, military specialties, signature and what he accomplished during his time in the army.
Record Type: Archive
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007.065.005 - receipt
Separation Record for Patsy DiPaolo Includes occupation, education, military specialties, signature and what he accomplished during his time in the army.
Record Type: Archive
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008.035.005 - Tape
An audio cassette containing an interview with Guerdon C. Davis (born 1926). He was born at Beverly Hospital and raised in Beverly Farms on the Metcalf Estate at 122 Hart Street. He joined the navy in 1943 and was in the reserves until 1986. He worked for the Beverly Fire Department, promoted to the rank of captain. This interview was used for Frederick C. Hammond's book, Reflections.
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