Name/Title
Scrapbook of Thomas Edwin MurrayDescription
Scrapbook from Thomas Edwin Murray, an African American sailor who served on board the USS Yorktown (CV-10) as a Steward's Mate (StM1/c) during World War II. The scrapbook features portraits of the African American sailors who served in the Gilbert Atolls, Hawaiian Islands, China Coast, Philippine Islands and the Marshall Islands.Use
Personal photos of USS Yorktown crewmembers assembled by Thomas Murray.Context
Thomas Edwin Murray was a Stewards Mate 1/c who served on the USS Yorktown from April 1943 through January 1946. Murray was one of the contributors to Into the Wind, the Yorktown's first cruise book.Collection
USS Yorktown CV-10Acquisition
Accession
1994.00002Source or Donor
Patriots Point Development AuthorityAcquisition Method
PurchaseUpdate Date
April 9, 2025
