Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Nametag |
Catalog Number |
1998.6.23 |
Date |
1972 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Metal/Paper/Plastic/Polyester/Satin |
Dimensions |
H-6.875 W-3 inches |
Description |
This is a reunion nametag with attached ribbon for the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II convention in Breezy Point, Minnesota in 1972. The plastic nametag with an attached pin back has a paper insert with the typed name of the donor, Alene Elliott of Louisville, Kentucky. A gold ribbon is taped to the back of the nametag and has black lettering that reads "U.S. Submarine/ Veterans/ World War II/ 18th Annual/ Convention. August 16-20, 1972/ Breezy Point, Minn.". A stylized drawing of a submerging submarine separates "World War II" and 18th Annual". |
Notes |
This belonged to the donor, Alene Elliott. Ewert and Alene Elliott both were members of the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II (USSVWWII). Ewert served aboard the USS Seal (SS-183) and the USS Macabi (SS-375) submarines in World War II. |
Collection |
Alene Elliott Collection |
Event |
World War II |
People |
Elliott, Alene |
Subjects |
Names Reunions Submarines Veterans Veterans' organizations World War II Ribbon badges |
Search Terms |
reunion Reunions Ribbon Souvenirs Submarines United States Navy United States Submarine Veterans of World War II US Navy USS Macabi (SS-375) Veterans Veterans Groups World War II World War, 1939-1945 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |