Under tab, "Shop 931" Note states, "New Machine - Machinist W. R. McClendon demonstrates how a piece of broken tap can be removed from a valve flange through the use of the Electro Arc Metal Disintegrator recently installed in the Shipyard's Machine Shop. By the arcing process the broken tap is disintegrated, enabling the operator to lift the pieces without disassembly of the valve. May 61." Note on back states, "Navy News 24 1/2 ems May 28 issue (129546)"
Under tab, "Shop 980" Note states, "SAND SLINGER - Arthur Martin, molder, operates machine capable of providing and ramming sand at speeds to 1,000 pounds per minute. With a 19 foot operating radius fully extended, it can be raised to 5 feet 6 inches or lowered to about 2 feet 6 inches. 12 May 1961."
An account that estimates the number of British troops in England, Scotland, Ireland, Gibraltar, and other locations. The account also lists the British ships that are in commission. Writing on the back notes that the account was received on August 3, 1778, from Arthur Lee.
Document that contains copies & extracts of two letters, a manifest & invoices for tobacco, and minutes of the Secret Committee. The first letter is from Thomas Morris to Robert Morris in which Thomas states that he was not to blame for an affair falling through and argues that many are jealous of his commission. The second letter is from Richard Henry Lee to Robert Morris and proposes a plan for warning incoming ships about the British fleet around Baltimore. Robert & Thomas Morris are mentioned throughout the document.
Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Rear Admiral W. H. Allen and Sponsors of the Tillman and Beatty, Mrs. Charles S. Moore and Mrs. Charles H. Drayton. File 11973."
Under tab "New Construction". Printing on the bottom states, "276-40 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 1 April 1940. Labor Board and Post Office Building. Allotment 7x222-22-1. Yard Labor. View looking Northwest. File #8910."
Writing on bottom states, "580-43 US Navy Yard, SC. April 7, 1943. Colonel Paul A. Capron, USMC, commanding officer, Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, SC, speaking on the life of Major Leir Twiggs at launching of USS Twiggs and USS Paul Hamilton. (Official Navy Photo). File 15250."
Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Mr. John Jennings, Chairman of the Central Shop Committee, Navy Yard, Charleston, presenting gifts to Sponsor of the Beatty, Mrs. Charles H. Drayton and her Matron of Honor, Mrs. F. E. Beatty. File 11966."
Writing on bottom states, "(1) Non-Classified (2) EST-1671 (3) CNSYD, Charleston, SC (4) 10 October 1961 (5) Construction of Fire Control and Navigation Building (6) Not Applicable (7) East Side (8) Looking Northwest (9) NBy-31327 (10) NST-EST
Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Printing on bottom states, "644-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston SC. May 3, 1942. Utility and Guard bldg., Marine Barracks, Contract NOy-5353, looking north-west. File 8521."
Printing on bottom states, "683-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. Total time required to rig, place in position and release cranes, two hours and forty-five minutes. View showing method of handling to vertical position. File 13268."
Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Printing on bottom states, "649-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston SC. May 3, 1942. Auxiliary Power House and Barracks, D. F. Station - Dupont, Contract NOy-5307. File 9074."
Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) The Honorable Josephus Daniels making principal address in Tillman ceremonies. File 11962."
Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Mr. John Jennings presenting pledges of 12,000 yard employees to purchase Defense Bonds to Rear Admiral Allen. File 11965."
Writing on bottom states, "1772-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing view of port bow. File 11753."
Under tab, "Shop Extensions" Printing on bottom states, "(1) Non-Classified (2) EST-1489 (3) Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, South Carolina (4) 10 September 1961 (5) Extension to Machine Shop and Hydraulic Repair Facility (6) Not Applicable (7) South and WEst Walls (8) Looking Northwest (9) NBy-31328 (10) NBy-EST."
Writing on bottom states, "1820-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Christening Bottle USS Tillman. File 11951."
Writing on bottom states, "1771-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing port forward poppet and cribbing on the Beatty and port bow of both vessels. File 11752."
Writing on bottom states, "1769-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing starboard forward poppet and cribbing on Tillman and starboard bow of both vessels. File 11751."
Writing on bottom states, "1769-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Full bow view showing port forward poppet on Tillman and starboard poppet on the Beatty. File 11750."
Printing on bottom states, "690-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. Total time required to rig, place in position and release cranes, two hours and forty-five minutes. View showing bow assemblies in position. File 13275."
Printing on bottom states, "686-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies in position for lowering into place. File 13271."
Printing on bottom states, "688-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies as they are lowered into position. File 13273."
Writing on bottom states, "196-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 20, 1943. USS Paul Hamilton (DD590) and USS Twiggs (DD591). The keel was officially laid by stricking three arcs simutaneously on the keel of each vessel by the wives of Junior Officers assisted by thier husbands. View showing the combined group of both vessesls. (Names follow) File 14775."
Printing on bottom states, "689-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies nearing position. File 13274."
Under tab, "Shop Extensions" Printing on bottom states, "(1) Non-Classified (2) EST-1502 (3) Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, South Carolina (4) 10 September 1961 (5) Multi-Pupose Building and Extension to Machine Shop (6) Not Applicable (7) North Wall (8) Looking South(9) NBy-31328 (10) NBy-EST."
Note on back states, "January 17, 1958 Rear Admiral G. C. Crawford, Commandant, Sixth Naval District, addresses distinguished quests during ceremonies today at US Naval Base Charleston, SC where US destroyer Anthony (left background) was transferred to custody of West German Navy."
Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Printing on bottom states, "647-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston SC. May 3, 1942. Hose Cart House, Auxiliary Power House, Ex Barracks, D. F. Station - Dupont, Contract NOy-5307. File 9072."
Under tab "WPA Improvements". Printing on the bottom states, "244-36 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. May 22, 1936. Repair and Improve Paving, Roads, Walks and Grounds, O. P. 09-68, NEC 1094 (41) - Resurfacing Ave. "C", North of Fifth Street. File 3846."
Under tab "WPA Improvements". Printing on the bottom states, "280-38 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 30 June 1938. Improvement of Public Buildings, Parks, Utilities, Flood Control, etc., 1938 - O.P. 509-2-34. Repairing Railroad Track on Avenue "C", south of Third Street. File 6579."
