Name/Title
Ship's Party InvitationDescription
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 CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2019.06Source or Donor
USS Laffey AssociationAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionUpdate Date
March 28, 2025