Papers, 1907-1933.

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Papers, 1907-1933.

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The Papers of Joseph Scherf are comprised of correspondence, photographs, services records, publications, and personal effects of Joseph Scherf. Series I is a personal file. The folders are divided by subject and arranged alphabetically. Series II, Commissary, contains a variety of documents from the ships Scherf was stationed on. Series III, Service, contains letters of recommendation and his original service records. Series IV, Publications, holds publications on USS Colorado. Series V, Miscellaneous, contains personal items and memorabilia. Series VI, Pictures, contain a variety of photographs arranged by subject. The majority is from Scherf's time in Shanghai and the China Sea.

1.5 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7653463

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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