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U.S.S. Minneapolis Cruise Album

 Collection
Identifier: M/A 0353

Description of Contents

The collection consists of one photo album featuring the U.S.S. Minneapolis on its leather cover. The book contains an autograph page and family photos by an unknown owner. The photos were chiefly taken in Hawaii in 1941. Several images include family members on the S.S. Lurline. It is not clear if anyone pictured served on the U.S.S. Minneapolis.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941 - 1953

Access Restrictions

The collection is available for use in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library during the department's open hours.

History

Nothing is known about the creator of the album. The U.S.S. Minneapolis was a New Orleans-class cruiser used by the United States Navy from 1934 to 1947. During World War II, the ship was used in the Pacific Theater.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Souce of Acquisition

This collection was purchased on eBay by Special Collections staff in August 2019 as accession 2019.34.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Jenna Jacobs in August 2019.

Title
U.S.S. Minneapolis Cruise Album
Status
Completed
Author
Jenna Jacobs
Date
August 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200