William G. Kelly papers, 1930-1942 1931-1938.

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William G. Kelly papers, 1930-1942 1931-1938.

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The collection consists of one scrapbook compiled during Kelly's service with the Asiatic Fleet, and a photographic album containing pictures of various places and sights in Peking, as well as pictures of the Great Wall of China. A 140-page scrapbook containing cartoons, newspaper clippings, photographs, poems, ticket stubs, and other items of ephemera collected by Seaman 1/C Kelly during his service with the Asiatic Fleet in the 1930s. A chronology of important dates in Kelly's service can be found in the back pages of the scrapbook. Album containing approximately 180 (2 1/2" x 4") black and white photographs of various historic sites in Peking along with pictures of the Great Wall of China and other areas.

0.5 cubic ft. 1 box.

Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command

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SNAC Resource ID: 7766245

Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command

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