Letter from US House of Representatives

Name/Title

Letter from US House of Representatives

Scope and Content

Acknowledgement letter from Representative Chalmers Wylie to Stephen Fitch's ask for assistance in obtaining his World War II decorations.

Context

From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.

Collection

Stephen Fitch Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2018.6

Source or Donor

Richard G. Fitch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

February 10, 2025