Writing on bottom states, "1383-42 US Navy Yard, SC. September 7, 1942. keel laying ceremonies of the LST 356, Monday, Labor Day, September 7, 1942. (names follow) File 14155."
Writing on bottom states, "1984-42 US Navy Yard, SC. December 22, 1942. LST 356 Commissioning Ceremonies. Capt. Jacquemot prior to reading of orders. File 14532."
Writing on bottom states, "1986-42 US Navy Yard, SC. December 22, 1942. LST 356 Commissioning Ceremonies. Capt. Baker reading the commission. File 14534."
Writing on bottom states, "564-39 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC 22 November 1939. Navy Yard Safety Standing year 1939 and month of September 1939. File 7966."