Name/Title
Oct 4, 1946 envelopeEntry/Object ID
2025.1019.47Scope and Content
Addressed to L.G. Dutcher. Envelope sent from USS Texas ont he morning of October 4, 1946. Features a stamp of a Pennsylvania, New Mexico, or Tennessee-class battleship in a within an ornate circle with an eagle perched on top. "FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE" above the entire stamp.Context
Battleship Texas sailed to the east coast in January 1946, began preparation for deactivation and donation to the State of Texas on February 13, and was in the U.S. Reserve Fleet from June 18, 1946, to April 21, 1948. She was decommissioned at San Jacinto State Park.
Battleship Texas had her own post office. All mail passed through a censor before leaving the ship. Once the package is checked, it was stamped with a “U.S.S. TEXAS” stamp. If in a port, mail could carry the markers of the post office on shore.Collection
Donation (Kyle Brillantes), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
EnvelopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, DocumentNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
Oct 4, 1946
