Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2012.48.015AB
Accession#:
2012.48
Credit Line:
In Memory of William G. Meeker, Jr. S2 USNR V—6, Donated by Mary & Raymond Testa, In Honor of Winefride L. Blohm
Object Name:
Letter
Title:
Letter Written by William G. Meeker, Jr. to Winefride L. Blohm
Date:
04/19/1942
Scope & Content:
Letter written by William G. Meeker, Jr. S2C USNR V—6 to Winefride L. Blohm while William was at bootcamp and aboard USS Juneau CL—52. Winefride was located in Harrison, New Jersey.

Letter (2012.48.015B) is one piece of paper. Both sides of sheet is written on. Sheet is USS Juneau letterhead. Letter is dated 04/19/1942.

Orignial envelope (2012.48.015A) is also included. Envelope is postmarked 05/15/1942.
Dates of Creation:
04/19/1942
Dates of Accumulation:
1942
Notes:
William G. Meeker, Jr., S2C USNR V—6, was stationed on the USS Juneau CL—52 which sunk on November 13, 1942. Meeker was lost at sea. Collection includes photographs, newsclippings, and letters written by Meeker to Winefride Blohm.
People:
Meeker, WIlliam G., Jr.
Blohm, Winefride L.
Testa, Raymond
Testa, Mary
Search Terms:
Navy
USS Juneau
Shipwreck
Military
Ship
letter
Communication
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