Four photographs on the page. Top left: Tugboat and other ships in a floating dry dock in the Charleston Harbor (possibly Charleston Shipbuilding). Top right: View of the Charleston waterfront from the Ashley River. Some of the landmark buildings visible in the background include St. Matthew's Church, Francis Marion Hotel, St. John's Lutheran Church, Unitarian Church, St. Philip's Church, People's Building, St. Michael's Church, and West Point Rice Mill. Bottom left: View of the Charleston waterfront from the Cooper River. Some of the landmark buildings visible in the background include Fort Sumter Hotel, St. Michael's Church, St. Philip's Church, U.S. Customhouse, and several wharves. Bottom right: Two cars on the Ashley River Bridge, one heading east and one heading west. View of the Charleston waterfront in the background.
Printing on bottom states, "1557-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. October 1, 1942. Six ships in Dry Dock #1 on blocks, 4 mine sweepers, 1 SC and 1 PTC. File 13804."
Writing on bottom states, "930-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 4, 1941. USS YSD-12 Laying keel, Lt.(j.g.) B. G. Wade striking first arc. File 10557."
Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Printing on bottom states, "1292-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston SC. September 3, 1941. Building #13, Contract NOy-4413, looking northwest. Administration building extension. File 9912."
Writing on bottom states, "448-39 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC 25 July 1939. YT 142. Mr. T. R. Bolchoz, Quarterman Welder stricking first arc during keel laying ceremony. File 8826."
Accompaning note states, "Floating Drydock - To augment Drydock No. 1 and Drydock No. 2 Charleston maintains ARD 15 shown here, and ARD 12. These ARDs provide additional capability for meeting heavy docking needs to Fleet in this area."
Under tab "Building Ways". Printing on the bottom states, "200-40 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 1 March 1940. 15-ton Cranes for New Shipways No. 343. Allotments 7x222-24-1 and 7-08/0679.1-87-4 Contract NOy-3447. View looking north. File 8056."
Letter from Colonel William Scott at Fort Moultrie to General Benjamin Lincoln in Charleston concerning Americans who were taken to Bermuda by the British as prisoners of war and eventually allowed to charter a ship to return to Charleston.
A two-page letter from Christopher Gadsden to Major General Charles Lee informing Lee that he and a detachment of troops from his regiment have landed at Lighthouse Island and taken possession of the lighthouse. Gadsden also reports on some British warships nearby.
Letter from Ralph Izard to Benjamin Franklin, Arthur Lee, and John Adams in which Izard inquires whether or not he should apply for a loan from the court of Genoa and if the court of France has taken its promised steps to secure trade for American merchants.
A letter from Robert Morris to James Searle explaining why he can't appear before a Committee on behalf of all of the owners of the privateering ship Phoenix, captained by Joseph Cunningham. There is also another letter, presumably from the Committee requesting Robert Morris's appearance. This related to the Phoenix seizing the Portuguese ship Nostra Senhora de Carmo è Santo Antonio.
A letter from Carter Braxton to Isaac Smith, about the Portuguese ship Nostra Senhora de Carmo è Santo Antonio. The letter also mentions Robert Morris, Captain Cunningham, and the Phoenix.
Letter from Thomas Moultrie at Bacon's Bridge to Major Isaac Harleston informing Harleston about the loss of the gun ship "Defiance" and other matters.
This album consists of photographs of Gertrude and Sarah Jane Sanford as they traveled through Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Canada, and at home in New York and Maryland.
Under tab, "Capt. Otway Burns Career Address 1942" Printing on bottom states, "1221-42 US Navy Yard, SC August 8, 1942. Address on career of late Captain Otway Burns, USN, by Colonel W. Garland Fay. File 13422."
Under tab, "Capt. Otway Burns Career Address 1942" Printing on back states, "NH 53239 USS Ingraham (DD-444) Commissioning at Charleston Navy Yard, SC, 17 July 1941. Invocation."
Under tab, "Capt. Otway Burns Career Address 1942" Printing at bottom states, "1220-42 US Navy Yard, SC August 8, 1942. Opening remarks by Admiral Glassford. Members of official party from left to right include Miss Parker, Ensign Marks, Mrs. Lee, Admiral Glassford, Lt. Morris, Mrs. Sitler, Chaplain Sitler, Colonel Fay, Mrs. Smith. File 13421."
Under tab, "Building Docks Officers 1943" Printing on bottom states, "624-43 US Navy Yard, SC April 15, 1943. Officers in Charge of Building Docks in South Yard. (Lists names) File 15312."
Side view of destroyer showing lifeboat. Labeled on bottom, "DE, 1945 at Pier "D", 2595-45". Labeled on side, "LSMR" with arrow pointing to detail in photo.
Print of keel laying ceremony participants. Print on bottom states, "633-43 US Navy Yard, SC April 15, 1943. Keel Laying Ceremonies of the USS Eldridge (DE 201) and USS Craig (DE 202) Left to right: Mrs. A. A. Cuzzell, Mr. A. A. Cuzzell, Mrs. L. H. Pryor, Mr. L. H. Pryor, Mrs. H. R. Gissell, and Mr. H. R. Gissell. File 15303."
Print of keel laying ceremony participants. Printing at bottom states, "636-43 US Navy Yard, SC, April 15, 1943. Keel laying ceremonies of the USS Eldridge (DE 201) and USS Craig (DE 202). Rear Admiral W. A. Glassford addressing the keel laying group of the USS Eldridge (DE 201) after presentation of momento plaques by Mrs. A. M. Penn. Left to right: Mrs A. A. Cuzzell, Mr A. A. Cuzzell, Mrs. L. H. Pryor, Mr L. H. Pryor, back to camera, Captain A. M. Penn, USM, Mrs. H. R. Gissell, Mr. H. R. Gissell, Rear Admiral W. A. Glassford, USN, Commandant, and Mrs. A. M. Penn.
Printing on photo states, "Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. March 4, 1916. before dismantling Floating Derrick #28 for assembling on barge #302 for transportation."
Under tab "Blds-People 1930-1940. Printing on back of photo states, "NH 45244 Charleston Navy Yard SC. View taken on 3 April 1917, showing reinforced concrete deck of Pier 314 under construction. USS Sterett (Destroyer No 27) is at right; floating derrick No. 22 is visible in center."
Printing on bottom states, "406-43 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. February 25, 1943 Launching ceremonies and launching of the USS YSD # 33 & #34. USS YSD #34 entering the water. File 14926."
Writing on bottom states, "1371-42 US Navy Yard, SC. September 7, 1942. Speaker's Stand for Labor Day Ceremonies Monday, September 7, 1942. View showing west end of Building Ways # 342 and spectator's area. File 14143."
Writing on bottom states, "1374-42 US Navy Yard, SC. September 7, 1942. Keel laying ceremonies of the LST 355, Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 1942. (names follow) File 14146."
Under tab, "Labor Day 1942" Printing at bottom states, "1391-42 US Navy Yard, SC September 7, 1942. Admiral W. Glassford presenting Mr. And Mrs. Eugene H. Ingram with a plaque commemorating the Keel Laying Ceremonies of the LST #355, on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 1942. File 14163"
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, "1381-42 US Navy Yard, SC. September 7, 1942. Admiral W. Glassford presenting Mr. and Mrs. Moses B. Hayes with a plaque commemorating the keel laying of the LST 356, Monday, Labor Day, September 7, 1942. 14153."
Printing on bottom states, "1964-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 14, 1942. Launching of LST #357, Building Ways #343. Bow view just prior before the vessel entered the water. File 14512."
Printing on bottom states, "1962-42 US Navy Yard, SC. December 15, 1942. Launching of LST #358, Building Ways #343. Bow View just before launching. File 14510."
Printing on bottom states, "1957-42 US Navy Yard, SC. December 15, 1942. Launching of LST #358, Building Ways #343. Mrs. R. A. Hinners, Sponsor, View taken immedietly after vessel was released. File 14505."
Writing on bottom states, "157-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 11, 1943. Launching of the USS LST 359 and 360 from Building Ways 342 and 342C. Respectively. View of Sponsor's platform immedietly after releasing LST 360. File 14716."
Writing on bottom states, "157-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 11, 1943. Group picture of LST Sub-Contractor Representatives taken with Sponsors and Maid and Matron of Honor. (Names follow) File 14724."
Writing on bottom states, "157-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 11, 1943. Launching of the USS LST 359 and 360 from Building Ways 342 and 342C, Respectively, January 11, 1943. Stern view of LST 359 and 360. Picture taken just prior to launching, January 11, 1943. File 14736."
Writing on bottom states, "156-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 11, 1943. Group picture of Representatives of the Planning Section and the Sub-contracting Firms for the LST program. (Names follow) File 14735."
Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Note states, "US Naval Minecraft Base Charleston, SC 0815/23 October 1953, High Tide 7.8 ft. about 0830. View of building 45, parking area and road showing the results of extreme high tides. West View."
Printing on bottom states, "205-43 US Navy Yard, SC, January 20, 1943. USS Paul Hamilton (DD 589) & USS Twiggs (DD 591) Keel Laying Ceremonies. The keel was officially laid by striking three arcs simutaneously on the keel of each vessel by the wives of Junior Officers assited by thier husbands. DD591 striking the arc and officially laying the keel. Left to right: front row: Mrs.R. G. Odiorne, Mrs. A. A. Rimmer,Mrs. J. W. Clayton, Mrs. T. H. Dwyer. File 14783."
