Name/Title
Merry Christmas postcardEntry/Object ID
2024.1023.9Description
Postcard with gold trim around the edges with the words "Merry Christmas" made out of the smoke.Context
Battleship Texas was flagship of the United States Fleet from September 1, 1927, to September 15, 1931. Admirals Wiley, Pratt, and Chase served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet in that time.
Orville L. Johnson enlisted into the Marine Corps on December 19, 1927. He later joined the crew of Battleship Texas from June 6, 1928, to May 1930. Johnson collected hundreds of photographs throughout his time on Texas and competed in the rowing championships held within the fleet.
The crew of Battleship Texas made holiday cards and gifts for those back home, and occasionally held holiday events when in port.Collection
Collection (Orville L. Johnson), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
