Name/Title
Naval Air Station guide and directory for 1979, 1978Entry/Object ID
1999.429.1Description
Acc. No. 99.429.1
Subject Category: Naval Air Station
Date or Period: 1978
Object: booklet
Description: soft-bound booklet with cover of bright turquoise, featuring a stylized image of a jet plane and city skyline in black, white, and grey, stating 'Alameda' in white type, and 'U.S. Naval Air Station 1979' in black type.
Size: L 11 x W 8 1/2 inches.
History of Object: 'Unofficial Guide and Directory', published in 1978 by Wolf Publications, with Welcome by Commanding officer Captain Richard A. Daleke. Includes a history of NAS on page 7, and information on which services can be found in which building. Also includes information on sites of interest in the area (but nothing about Alameda outside of the station), and services available at other naval bases in the area. Also includes a fold-out map of the base (verso of p 44/45), and a business directory with advertisements, including some local Alameda businesses (for instance, Royal Inn, 1925 Webster).
Acquired from: Unknown
Date: 8/28/99