US Navy 1940s USS Spokane CL-120 9.5x6 Rare Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer...Type & Size: A 9.5x6" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. The front may have pen/pencil/crayon markings from its original use as a published photo. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. This black and white photograph depicts the USS Spokane, a Cleveland-class light cruiser in the United States Navy with the hull number CL-120. The ship is sailing on a calm sea under a cloudy sky. The distinct profile of the cruiser is highlighted, with twin masts and multiple turrets visible, indicating its capabilities and prominent features from the late 1940s to early 1950s.The USS Spokane was launched in September 1945 and saw service during the immediate post-World War II period, including in support of the occupation forces in Japan. After her active duty, the ship joined the reserve fleet and was eventually decommissioned in 1950. This type of cruiser played a crucial role in the post-war reestablishment of naval capabilities and presence.```USS Spokane CL-120```- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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