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By Ashlee Jordan
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection is comprised of printed material and photographs collected by Harry E. Paul. Included are four Speed Victory newspapers from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard between 1944 and 1945; one undated newspaper clipping featuring an image of Harry E. Paul; one letter from the Quartermen and Leadingmen's Association of the Norfolk Navy Yard dated August 6, 1945; and, one photograph with envelope of Louis Edwards, a porter for New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk (NYP&N) and Pennsylvania Railroads.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
Use Restrictions:
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Source:
Bonnie Capito, by donation
Acquisition Method:
Donation
Processing Information:
Processed on April 9, 2025
Box and Folder Listing
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Folder 1: Harry E. Paul Printed Material and Photograph Collection, 1944-1945],
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- Folder 1: Harry E. Paul Printed Material and Photograph Collection, 1944-1945
- Series 1: Publications, 1944-1945, undated
- This series consists of publications to include four newspapers published by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard entitled "Speed Victory." The newspapers contained are dated October 5, 1944; April 5, 1945; two copies of the August 9, 1945 editions; and, an undated newspaper clipping featuring Harry E. Paul, then-president of the organization, Master Painting and Decorating Contrators of Tidewater Virginia. Featured in the clipping is also S. Romano, who was the secretary-treasurer, and not pictured, J. G. Whitehurst, vice president.
- Item 1: "Speed Victory" newspaper, 1944 October 5
- Item 2: "Speed Victory" newspaper, 1945 April 5
- Item 3: "Speed Victory" newspaper, 1945 August 9
- First copy in collection of the August 9, 1945 "Speed Victory" publication.
- Item 4: "Speed Victory" newspaper, 1945 August 9
- Second copy in collection of the August 9, 1945 "Speed Victory" publication.
- Item 5: "Painting Contractors Form Chapter" newspaper clipping, undated
- Series 2: Correspondence, 1945 August 6
- Formal correspondence letter from the Quartermen and Leadingmen's Association of the Norfolk Navy Yard that details upcoming events and meeting times for the organization. The letter is framed on the border with a header, list of officers, and list of senior shop stewards.
- Item 6: Quartermen and Leadingsmen's Association of the Norfolk Navy Yard letter, 1945 August 6
- Series 3: Photographs, undated
- Item 7: Louis Edwards, NYP&N Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad Porter, undated
- Photograph, with corresponding photograph Collins Valona envelope, of Louis Edwards, who was a porter for the New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk Railroad, as well as Pennsylvania Railroad.
- Creators:
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Paul, Harry E.
