Vintage 1938 Photo Album of Navy Life – Washington D.C., New York, U.S.S. Nitro For Sale
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Vintage 1938 Photo Album of Navy Life – Washington D.C., New York, U.S.S. Nitro: $125.00
This exceptional photo album, once belonging to Harry Wilcox, a distinguished Navy musician and Pearl Harbor survivor, offers a rare and personal glimpse into pre-WWII naval life, travel, and historical moments.
Album Features:
301 Original Photos & Postcards: Includes stunning scenes from Washington, D.C., New York, and Panama, as well as rare images capturing naval life aboard the U.S.S. Nitro.
Historic Note from U.S.S. Nitro: A letter documenting the ship’s passage through the Panama Canal on September 30, 1938, during its voyage en route to the Pacific.
Unique Personal History: Harry Wilcox, a Navy musician who joined the service at 21, played in the concert band, performing for dignitaries including President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His service continued through Pearl Harbor, marking him as a key witness to history.
