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U.S.S. Virginia frigate first day covers

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: ViU-2019-0154

Content Description

Two first day covers commemorating the launching of the U.S.S. Virginia, DLGN-38, on December 14, 1974 at Newport News, Va. The ship was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. With the covers are two printed cards: one with an image of the ship (recto) and specifications (verso), and one printed with "Admiral Rickover has requested that this cachet be sent to you."

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Edward Gaynor, 1 June 2016.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1974

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (1 folder)