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Cadet Color Guard, Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.
IIn 1932, citizens of New London donated land to the US Treasury to move the Coast Guard Academy from its original location at Fort Trumbull to its present site. This postcard depicts cadets in a uniform procession, most likely, a “Regimental…
Cadet Color Guard, Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.
Photographic postcard depicting a color guard of cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The postcard also depicts Hamilton Hall , Chase Hall and Saterlee Hall.
The "Eagle," U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Photographic postcard of the Eagle, training barque used by the U.S. Coast Guard for training cadets in sailing skills at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn. The reverse of the postcard provides a brief history of the 295-foot vessel.
The First Seven Submarines
These class D and G submarines were among the first to arrive in Groton during the First World War. Transforming the original Navy Yard site, the quiet seaside town of New London became the location of the first ever Naval Submarine Base.
United States Coast Guard Cadet “Dixie Cup” Hat
This well-worn cadet cap from World War II, invites us to wonder about the life and experiences of its long-ago wearer: What shores has this cap seen beyond the Thames? Although the design of the cadet cap has changed over the years, it still…
"Forever" Stamps, New England Coastal Lighthouses
This series of U.S.P.S. stamps celebrating five New England lighthouses. At the release of the series on July 13, 2013, U.S.P.S. Governor Dennis Toner stated: “We are proud to celebrate New England’s lighthouses, which have been guiding ships and…
Yale Head Says 'Moral Quality' Will be Raised
Newspaper clipping of an article on the topic of coeducation at Yale University. Yale University President Kingman Brewster Jr. discusses his ideas and feelings on coeducation at Yale and the possibility of Vassar College, a womens college in…
Well, Anway, It IS Efficient
A clipping of a New York Times article describing how the computer has started acting as a romantic aid when it comes to finding potential dates and partners. This romantic service occurs through computer generated results of compatibility…
Happy Birthday Card
A handmade birthday card. It contains a drawing on the front of a figure with a birthday cake, a Yale flag and an etc. flag. Transcription: 'A half-pint / card for / a / belated Half Birthday / Have a Happy!! / Love / Lynn
Linda Lee Abel Library Rep Card
A small handmade card congratulating Linda Lee Abel on becoming a library representative at Connecticut College. Transcription: Dear Linda, / 'Conn-gratulations'! Take good / care of the library for those of us, / who don't make it over there / as…