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USS Indiana scrapbook

 Collection — Volume: V174
Identifier: V174

Scope and Contents

A scrapbook regarding the christening and launch of the USS Indiana. It contains newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and correspondence in the form of invitations and replies to the launch. It ranges from 1941 to 1942.

Dates

  • 1941-1942

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Historical note

The USS Indiana was a battleship and was christened on November 21, 1941 and was engaged in World War II. It was decommissioned September 11, 1947.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection consists of one item.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a records transfer from the Indiana Division on 2019/09/26.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2019/10/24 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2019/10/24 by Lauren Patton.
Title
USS Indiana scrapbook
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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