Hello again readers, and welcome back to the library’s blog. As I write this post, OpSail 2012 is drawing to a close in Norfolk, Virginia. This past weekend was a celebration of the maritime heritage and culture that is shared by so many nations of the world. The United States had proud representatives in the [...]
Hello, readers! My name is Brian Whitenton, and I’m now writing for The Mariners’ Museum Library blog as well The Mariners’ Museum Connections blog! Yaay! So as we speak, one of the last remaining World War II battleships – the USS Iowa – is being towed to Los Angeles. Once it arrives, it will be [...]
Season’s greetings from the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation! Three Women’s Army Corps (WAC) personnel, Cpl. Helen Dent, Pvt. Louise De Sorcy, Cpl. Beth Haddow, present a Christmas wreath on December 14, 1944 at Newport News, VA during World War II. Christmas Kiddie’s Party for children of enlisted men and officers at Norfolk Army base, HRPE, December 23, [...]
