Ship's Party Invitation

2019.06.26-1

2019.06.26-1

Name/Title

Ship's Party Invitation

Description

An invitation on cream cardstock to the USS Laffey (DD-724)'s Ship Party on Wednesday, August 1, 1945, at the Casa Italiana Restaurant in Seattle, Washington. This party was held shortly after O.D. Waters had relieved Julian Becton as captain.

Context

From the Collection of Frank Manson. Lt. Frank Manson was a Communications Officer aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) from 1944-1945, as well as the press liaison for Commander Becton during the ship's Shipyard Worker Retention Tour.

Collection

Frank Manson Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2019.06

Source or Donor

USS Laffey Association

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1945

Update Date

March 28, 2025