scrapbook #1 - china 1 and 1984 reunion
 
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      [Scrapbook Cover.]
China 1 - Plus 1984 Reunion
 

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  1 ashv1p001 Page 1 - Full page view   ashv1p001.jpg (261516 bytes)

 

  1 ashv1p001 Newspaper article; "N.C. Mountain Town Remembers Ship," by Dan McCurry.  Covers memorial program for USS Asheville, sunk on 1942/3/3.  Photo courtesy Naval Institute Proceedings.  [copyright protected] n/a Image Unavailable.
  1 ashv1p001a Photo; Duke Deeg. 2.625" by 4" ashv1p001a.jpg (126957 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001b Photo; Fred Bitting, 1984. 2.25" by 3.5" ashv1p001b.jpg (185013 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001c Photo; Ferry in Hong Kong. 2.25" by 2.25" ashv1p001c.jpg (215816 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001d Photo; Duke Deeg, c. 1937 3.5" by 4.25" ashv1p001d.jpg (178442 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001e Photo; Fred Bitting, 1932. 2.5" by 3.375" ashv1p001e.jpg (156918 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001f Photo; Duke Deeg, c. 1937-38. 2.5" by 4" ashv1p001f.jpg (134076 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001g Photo; Duke Deeg (r) and two unnamed sailors. 2.625" by 2.75" ashv1p001g.jpg (216010 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001h Photo; Duke Deeg (c) and two unnamed sailors. 2.625" by 4" ashv1p001h.jpg (157893 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001i Photo; Duke Deeg, 1983. 2.75" by 2.5" ashv1p001i.jpg (189516 bytes)
  1 ashv1p001j Photo; M. O. Gray, c. 1983. 2" by 2.125" ashv1p001_09.jpg (24977 bytes)
  1 ashv1p00 Photo; Howard Parker, 1932. 1.5" by 2.5"  
  1 ashv1p001h Photo; Hank Sosvielle. 1.75" by 2"  
      Page 2 - Full page view   ashv1p002.jpg (214665 bytes)
  2 ashv1p002a Cover of USS Asheville Memorial Reunion program, August 21-23, 1984. 4" by 6" ashv1p002a.jpg (330657 bytes)

 
  2 ashv1p002b Photo; "Memorial wreath contributed by Captain Unmach, ex Asheville engineering officer 5.875" by 4" ashv1p002c.jpg (387756 bytes)
  2 ashv1p002c Newspaper clipping; "Sunday You Have Date with History," unknown author.  Previews Bill Moore's interview with Walter Ashe concerning the scrapbook he made for his sister.   no image
  2 ashv1p002d Newspaper clipping; "USS Asheville," covers memorial service commemorating 43rd anniversary of the sinking of the USS Asheville   no image
  2 ashv1p002e Page from USS Asheville Memorial Reunion program   ashv1p002b.jpg (367957 bytes)
  2 ashv1p002f Photo; "Bill Hoffman and Leslie Knickerbocker being interviewed." 5" by 3.375" ashv1p002d.jpg (405830 bytes)
      Page 3 - Full page view   ashv1p003.jpg (300434 bytes)
  3 ashv1p003a Photo; USS Asheville at Hamilton, Bermuda, 1922. 3.375" by 5.375" ashv1p003b.jpg (313756 bytes)
  3 ashv1p003b Photo; USS Asheville at Floriona, Malta, July, 1922. 3.375" by 5.375" ashv1p003d.jpg (345011 bytes)
  3 ashv1p003c Photo; "USS Asheville at time of commission." 10" by 7.875" ashv1p003a.jpg (307521 bytes)
  3 ashv1p003d Photo; "The #1 4inch 50 caliber gun on the forecastle." 3.375" by 2.25" ashv1p003c.jpg (323934 bytes)
  3 ashv1p003e Photo; "The open bridge with canvas walls, located over Captain's cabin, with the local awning furled." 5.25" by 3.75" ashv1p003e.jpg (564399 bytes)
    ashv1p004 Page 4 - Full page view   ashv1p004.jpg (359550 bytes)
  4 ashv1p004a Photo; USS Asheville at Tientsin, China, 1924. [?Band?] 10.75" by 8"  
  4 ashv1p004b Photo; USS Asheville at Floriona, Malta, 1922. 3.375" by 5.25" ashv1p004b.jpg (319304 bytes)
  4 ashv1p004c Photo; USS Asheville at Aden, Arabia, 1922. 5.375" by 3.375" ashv1p004c.jpg (347604 bytes)
  4 ashv1p004d Photo; USS Asheville at Alexandria, Egypt, 1922. 5.375" by 3.375" ashv1p004d.jpg (287910 bytes)
    ashv1p005 Page 5 - Full page view   ashv1p005.jpg (329324 bytes)
  5 ashv1p005 Photo; USS Asheville at Bombay, India, 1922. 5.375" by 3.375" ashv1p005a.jpg (267994 bytes)
  5 ashv1p005 Photo; USS Asheville dry docked at Hong Kong, 1923. 3.375" by 5.375" ashv1p005d.jpg (279749 bytes)
  5 ashv1p005 Photo; USS Asheville at Swatow, China. 3.375" by 5.375" ashv1p005c.jpg (295802 bytes)
  5 ashv1p005 Photo; Chinese boat. [?description?] 3.25" by 2.25" ashv1p005b.jpg (277285 bytes)
  5 ashv1p005 Photo; Wash women at Canton, China. 2.5" by 3.25" ashv1p005f.jpg (357737 bytes)
  5 ashv1p034 Photo; USS Asheville tied up to Germain Bund, Tientsin, China, 1924. 3.375" by 5.25" ashv1p005e.jpg (280793 bytes)
  5 ashv1p035 Photo; USS Asheville in "full dress ship" for Italians. 6.375" by 4.5" ashv1p005g.jpg (303731 bytes)
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  6 ashv1p036 Photo; USS Asheville in Canton, China, 1924.  Commodore Adolphus Staton, commanding officer. 11.25" by 8" ashv1p006a.jpg (426104 bytes)
  6 ashv1p037 Photo; USS Asheville in Cavite Navy Yard, Philippine Islands, 1936. 4.375" by 2.625" ashv1p006c.jpg (342744 bytes)
  6 ashv1p038 Photo; USS Asheville at Balboa, 1931, C.Z. [?C.Z.?] 2.375" by 3.375" ashv1p006d.jpg (363952 bytes)
  6 ashv1p039 Photo; Canton, China. 2.375" by 3.375" ashv1p006e.jpg (358447 bytes)
  6 ashv1p040 Photo; USS Asheville dry docked in Hong Kong, 1923. [?Place/date?] 3.375" by 5.125" ashv1p006b.jpg (271397 bytes)
  6 ashv1p041 Photo; Two unidentified sailors pose near the Asheville's rudder in Hong Kong, 1923. 3.375" by 5.125" ashv1p006f.jpg (310566 bytes)
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  7 ashv1p007a Photo; USS Asheville dry docked in Hong Kong, 1923. 3.375" by 5.125" ashv1p007a.jpg (295524 bytes)
  7 ashv1p007a Photo; Several unidentified sailors inspecting the Asheville's anchor in Hong Kong, 1923. 3.375" by 5.125" ashv1p007c.jpg (308925 bytes)
  7 ashv1p007a Photo; USS Asheville on "temporary duty "in Hong Kong, 1924. 10" by 6.25" ashv1p007b.jpg (335445 bytes)
  7 ashv1p007a Photo; USS Asheville and a "dockside boiler used for steam during overhaul coal burning." 2.75" by 4.5" ashv1p007d.jpg (345441 bytes)
  7 ashv1p007a Photo; the USS St. Paul (left) and the USS Asheville (right) in the Azor Islands, 1922. 6.75" by 4.625"

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  8   Page 8 - Full page view [Newspaper -  copyright restricted]   ashv1p008.jpg (334946 bytes)
  8 ashv1p047 Piece of cloth with "USS Asheville" stitched on it.    
  8 ashv1p048 Photo; the USS Asheville. [?Date / place?] 9.5" by 6.875"  
  8 ashv1p049 Photo; the USS Asheville "dry docked" at Olongapo, Philippine Islands., 1934. 7" by 4.875"  
  8 ashv1p050 Photo; 4 inch, 50 calibre gun on USS Asheville in Tsingtao, China, 1923. [?gun correctly described?] 3.625" by 2.5"  
  8 ashv1p051 Photo; USS Asheville at Balboa dry docks, 1931. 3.25" by 2.375"  
  8 ashv1p052 Photo; Officers of USS Asheville, c. 1922-23. 5.25" by 3.25"  
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  9 ashv1p009a Photo; USS Asheville. [?date/place?] 3.375" by 2.5" ashv1p009a.jpg (395640 bytes)
  9 ashv1p009b Photo; USS Asheville at Taikoo docks, Hong Kong. [?date?] 4.375" by 2.5" ashv1p009b.jpg (752529 bytes)
  9 ashv1p009c Photo; Crew of the USS Asheville, Tientsin, China, 1925. 4.75" by 3.375" ashv1p009c.jpg (328475 bytes)
      Page 10 - Full page view   ashv1p010.jpg (377662 bytes)
  10 ashv1p056 Photo; Crew of the USS Asheville, c. 1938. [?correct date?] 10" by 7.875"  
  10 ashv1p057 Photo; Volpiansky's locker. [?date?] 4.375" by 2.5"  
  10 ashv1p058 Photo; Shore patrol in Singapore, 1922: Hall, unidentified sailor, Reagan. 5.5" by 3.375"  
  10 ashv1p059 Photo; Joe Chawlk after fight in Shanghai. [?date?] 2.75" by 4.5"  
  10 ashv1p060 Photo; Three sailors working on the forecastle of the Asheville. [?date?] 2.25" by 3.375"  
      Page 11 - Full page view   ashv1p011.jpg (444121 bytes)
  11 ashv1p061 Program and menu for 4th of July celebration on USS Asheville, 1933.    
  11 ashv1p062 Photo; The crew of the USS Asheville, c.1930-1935.  Donated by Carl W. Beavin in memory of his father, Jame W. Beavin who died 1978/10/28.  Served on Asheville from 1930-35. [?year? 10" by 8"  
  11 ashv1p063 Photo; Unknown sailors from the USS Asheville, c. 1922-1925. [?year?] 5.375" by 3.375"  
  11 ashv1p064 Photo; Unknown sailors in Cairo, Egypt, 1922. 5.375" by 3.375"  
  11 ashv1p065 Photo; Peak tram in Hong Kong, 1940. 2.375" by 3.375"  
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  12 ashv1p066 Photo; USS Asheville. [?date/place?] 5.625" by 6.25"  
  12 ashv1p067 Photo; Nanking Road in Shanghai, China. [?date?] 3.25" by 5.375"  
  12 ashv1p068 Photo; Nanking Road in Shanghai, China. [?date?] 5.25: by 3.25"  
  12 ashv1p069 Advertisement for the Sta. Ana Cabaret in Manila, Philippine Islands.    
  12 ashv1p070 Photo; Nanking Road in Shangahi, China. [?date?] 5.375" by 3.25"  
  12 ashv1p071 Advertisement for the Army/Navy YMCA in Manila, Philippine Islands.    
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  13 ashv1p072 Photo; unknown girl. [?name/date/place?] 4.125" by 2.5"  
  13 ashv1p073 Photo; unknown girl, possibly with siblings. [same as above] 4.125" by 2.5"  
  13 ashv1p074 Photo;  "Asheville's engineer force soccer team at end of 1934 season for winning ship's trophy." 9.75" by 7.125"  
  13 ashv1p075 Photo; Nanking Road in Shanghai at night. [?date?] 3.325" by 4.75"  
  13 ashv1p076 Photo; "The Bund," Shanghai at night. [?date?] 5.25" by 3.375"  
  13 ashv1p077 Photo; "The Bund," Shanghai during the day.  [?date?] 5.25" by 3.375"  
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  14 ashv1p078 Photo; Model of the USS Panay in the Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard. [?date?] 10" by 8"  
  14 ashv1p079 Photo; James Lawrence in a [?    carriage?] at Cavite Navy Yard, Philippine Islands. [?date?] 4.375" by 2.625"  
  14 ashv1p080 Photo; Street in Cavite Navy Yard, Philippine Islands.[?date?] 4.125" by 2.625"  
  14 ashv1p081 Photo; Bm2c carriers. [Carrier name ?] 4.375" by 2.75"  
  14 ashv1p082 Photo; Mess hall at Cavite Navy Yards, Philippine Islands.[?date?] 4.375" by 2.75"  
  14 ashv1p083 Photo; Cavite Navy Yards, Philippine Islands.[?date?] 4.125" by 2.5"  
  14 ashv1p084 Photo; Man carting water in Chefoo,. China.[?date?] 4.25" by 2.625"  
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  15 ashv1p085 Photo; "Wardroom party in the USS Asheville wardroom, 1921 at Galveston, TX.  Back row, left to right:  unknown, Alfred L. Lind, Ens. and girl friend Alvina Ruehl, daughter of the brewmaster of local brewery, Lt. jg Anderson (Chief Engineer), Ens. Fillner's girl friend, Ens. Fillner, guest, guest.  Front row:  Lt. jg Sutton, guest, Harry Bloxam, Lt. jg (SC) 4.375" by 3.25"  
  15 ashv1p086 Photo; Lading Force on USS Asheville are receiving instructions in use of weapons, c. 1937.[?date?] 4.375" by 2.625"  
  15 ashv1p087 Photo; Family in boat.[?date? place ?] 2.875" by 1.875"  
  15 ashv1p088 Photo; USS Asheville under construction in Charleston, SC, c.1919. 10" by 8"  
  15 ashv1p089 Photo; Unidentified football team. [?Date, place, names ?] 5.125" by 3.125"  
  15 ashv1p090 Photo; USS Asheville. [?date, place? 5.25" by 3.375"  
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  16 ashv1p091 Program for the USS Asheville's Fourth of July celebration in Swatow, China, 1923.    
  16 ashv1p092 Photo; Two unidentified sailors in a "sampan" in Canton, China.[?date/place?] 4.375" by 2.75"  
  16 ashv1p093 Program for the USS Asheville's Christmas celebration in Canton, China, 1923.    
  16 ashv1p094 Photo; Chinese girl, "Margaret." [?date?] 2.625" by 4.375"  
  16 ashv1p095 Photo; 50 caliber machine gun on USS Asheville. [?date? place?] 2.375" by 2.25"  
  16 ashv1p096 Photo; Ashe and "Bessie" in Shanghai, China. [?date?] 2.375" by 4.125"  
  16 ashv1p097 Photo; "Bessie" in Shanghai, China. [?date?] 2.75" by 4.25"  
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  17 ashv1p098 Photo; Amoy Harbor in Canton, China. [?date?] 3.25" by 2.25"  
  17 ashv1p099 Photo; "Showing the colors" on the USS Asheville, during the Japanese invasion of China in 1937. [China ?] 4.125" by 2.25"  
  17 ashv1p100 Ashe's first Navy rating; Storekeeper Third Class.    
  17 ashv1p101 Photo; Tom Dorton, served on the Asheville from 1936-38. 2.625" by 2.5"  
  17 ashv1p102 Pamphlet with drawing of USS Asheville and the China coast. [date?]    
  17 ashv1p103 Photo; Four sailors on USS Asheville. [?Leo ?/ date? place?] 2.5" by 4.5"  
  17 ashv1p104 Program for the USS Asheville's Christmas celebration in Hong Kong, 1937.    
  17 ashv1p105 Pamphlet wishing sailors aboard the Asheville "season's greetings" and a "happy Xmas."  A small poem is included on the pamphlet, with "Chinese" writing.    
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  18 ashv1p106 Program; 1924/2/22, in Canton, China.    
  18 ashv1p107 Photo; The USS Asheville in the Cavite Navy Yards, Philippine Islands.[?date?] 4.875" by 2.75"  
  18 ashv1p108 Program for the USS Asheville's Fourth of July celebration, 1923.    
  18 ashv1p109 Photo; Ashe firing one of the Asheville's 50 caliber machine guns. [?date?] 4.625" by 2.625"  
  18 ashv1p110 Photo; A life buoy at the Cavite Navy Yard, Philippine Islands.[?date?] 2.625" by 4.375"  
  18 ashv1p111 Photo; Engineers' mess tables on board the USS Asheville. [?date?] 2.625" by 4.375"  
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  19 ashv1p112 Photo; The USS Asheville's 4" "aft" gun. [?date?] 4.375" by 2.125"  
  19 ashv1p113 Photo; Ashe "saluting" with one of the Asheville's 4" inch guns. [?date? place?] 4.125" by 2.625"  
  19 ashv1p114 Photo; Ashe in his "combat gear" aboard the Asheville. [?date?] 2.625" by 4.375"  
  19 ashv1p115 Photo; Great Wall of China. 10.125" by 7.625"  
  19 ashv1p116 Photo; Unidentified sailor seated at the mess tables aboard the USS Asheville[?date?]. 2.625" by 4.375"  
  19 ashv1p117 Photo; Unidentified sailors seated at the mess tables aboard the USS Asheville. [?date?] 2.625" by 4.125"  
  19 ashv1p118 Photo; United States gunboat, the USS Villa Lobos on the Yangtze River, China. 5.265" by 3.5"  
      Page 20- Full page view   ashv1p020.jpg (400817 bytes)
  20 ashv1p119 Photo; Sailors from the USS Asheville pose in front of the Sphinx in Cairo, Egypt, 1922/7/19.  Top row, from left to right:  Weld, Sea; Campbell, W.R.C.; Williams, Yeo 2/c; Knickerbocker, BM2c; McGrew, Sea; Wellman, Sea; Cypek, Eng 2c; Pullin, Sea; unknown, Eng 2c; Cassidy, C. Yeo; unknown, Bsmth 2c; Steiner, C.B.M.; Jackson, C. Yeo.  Front row, left to right:  Bixby, SM3c; Speisee, GM2c; Davenport, GM3c; Jones, Fc3c; Flanigan SC2c; Jansury, Bkr 3/c; Cronmiller, Cox; Owen, Sea.  The two men with turbines are their guides. 9.5" by 7"  
  20 ashv1p120 Photo; Road overlooking beach in Philippine Islands. 4.875" by 3.5"  
  20 ashv1p121 Photo; Chow line aboard the USS Henderson. 3.5" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p122 Photo; Tom Dorton and Walter Ashe in front of the Abella Hotel in Pagsanjan Falls, Philippine Islands, c. 1937-38. 2.5" by 4.5"  
  20 ashv1p123 Photo; Tom Dorton and Walter Ashe pose with native Filipinos in fron the Abella Hotel in Pagsanjan Falls, Philippine Islands, c.1937-38. 2.5" by 2.625"  
  20 ashv1p124 Photo; Dorton, Ashe, and five unidentified sailors pose for a photo in Pagsanjan Falls, Philippine Islands, c. 1937-38. 2.5" by 4.5"  
  20 ashv1p125 Photo; Tom Dorton poses with a native girl at Pagsanjan Falls, Philippine Islands, c. 1937-38. 2.5" by 4.5"  
  20 ashv1p126 Photo; Ashe poses with a skull at Pagsanjan Falls, Philippine Islands, c. 1937-38. 2.5" by 4.5"  
  20 ashv1p127 Photo; Japanese plans fly over the Asheville during an attack on Fort Swatow, China, c. 1937. 4" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p128 Photo; View from the Asheville of the Japanese attack on Fort Swatow, China. 4" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p129 Photo; Japanese plans fly over the Asheville during their attack on Fort Swatow, China in 1937. 4" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p130 Photo; Harbor in Shanghai, China. 4.5" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p131 Photo; View from the Asheville of Japanese attack on Fort Swatow, China, 1937. 4" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p132 Photo; Japanese bombing Fort Swatow, China, 1937. 4" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p133 View of Fort Swatow, China from the decks of the Asheville. 4" by 2.5"  
  20 ashv1p134 Fort Swatow, China being bombed by Japanese planes. 4" by 2.5"  
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  21 ashv1p135 Sailors Duke Deeg, Langham, and Casscles on the USS Asheville. 4" by 2.5"  
  21 ashv1p136 Sailors relaxing at noon on the "fantail" of the USS Asheville. 4" by 2.5"  
  21 ashv1p137 Ashe boating on the Pansangan River, Philippine Islands, 1937. 4.375" by 2.5"  
  21 ashv1p138 Ashe and Roy Langseth on the Asheville. 2.25" by 3.25"  
  21 ashv1p139 Ashe, Duke Deeg, and Peck on the Asheville. 2.625" by 4.25"  
  21 ashv1p140 Roy Langseth exercising on the Asheville. 2.5" by 4.25"  
  21 ashv1p141 Lemay and Trembley below deck on the Asheville. 2.25" by 3.375"  
  21 ashv1p142 Ashe writing home on the Asheville. 2.625" by 4.25"  
  21 ashv1p143 Roy Langseth goofing around with mops on deck of the Asheville. 2.5" by 4.25"  
  21 ashv1p144 Chinese river boat. 2.25" by 4.25"  
  21 ashv1p145 Lutz posing on deck of the Asheville. 2.5" by 4.25"  
  21 ashv1p146 Unknown photograph    
  21 ashv1p147 Ashe poses next to a cannon at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, CA, 1935. 2.5" by 2.875"  
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  22 ashv1p148 Chinese river boats in Canton, China. 4.325" by 2.625"  
  22 ashv1p149 Engineers' compartment on the USS Asheville. 4.325" by 2.625"  
  22 ashv1p150 M.R Optiz Fulton, served on the USS Asheville from 1933-35. 1.625" by 3.325"  
  22 ashv1p151 Cable car in Hong Kong. 2.25" by 3.25"  
  22 ashv1p152 Notice to the crew of the USS Asheville concerning venereal prophylaxis.  According to this notice the Asheville had the highest rate of venereal for ships of its class.    
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  23 ashv1p153 The Pearl River.  At 2200 kilometers, it is the longest river in China. 4.325" by 2.5"  
  23 ashv1p154 Deck of the USS Asheville at Swatow, China. 3.5" by 2.325"  
  23 ashv1p155 Richard McKenna, author of "The Sand Pebbles". 4" by 2.625"  
  23 ashv1p156 Ralph Danklefsen. 2.25" by 2.5"  
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  24 ashv1p157 Eugene Mayer, first Secretary/Treasurer of SCPAF. 5.75" by 4"  
  24 ashv1p158 Display case at Navy Historical Museum, Washington Navy Yard,  containing model of the USS Panay. 4" by 3"  
  24 ashv1p159 Display case at Navy Historical Museum, Washington Navy Yard. 3.875" by 3.25"  
  24 ashv1p160 Photo of "Junk" boat, taken from electric shop of the USS Asheville, 1931. 4.875" by 6.875"  
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  25 ashv1p161 USS Asheville going up the Peal River to Canton, China. 3.625" by 2.5"  
  25 ashv1p162 Farmer in Swatow, China. 4.25" by 2.625"  
  25 ashv1p163 Photo of Panay stores officer who shot himself with a .45 caliber pistol in Shanghai, Feb-May, 1937. 3.325" by 4.25"  
  25 ashv1p164 Landing force drill on the USS Asheville. 4.125" by 2.5"  
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  26 ashv1p165 Rear Admiral Kemp Tolley, United States Navy (retired). 3.5" by 4.625"  
  26 ashv1p166 Tolley, after successful fishing trip. 3.5" by 5.325"  
  26 ashv1p167 Tolley and his family wish you a "Happy 1991". 8.5" by 10.875"  
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  27 ashv1p168 Sailors take time off to swim at a waterfall. 2.5" by 4.125"  
  27 ashv1p169 Tom Dorton and Ashe pose in front of the Abella Hotel on the Philippine Islands. 2.625" by 4.325"  
  27 ashv1p170 USS Asheville tied up to German bund, Tientsin, China, 1924. 4" by 3.325"  
  27 ashv1p171 Commander J.O. Richardson, Commanding Officer of the USS Asheville, 1922. 3.325" by 5"  
  27 ashv1p172 Walter Vogel, served on the Asheville from 1939 to 1941. 3.25" by 4.875"  
  27 ashv1p173 Commander Richardson. 3.325" by 5.325"  
  27 ashv1p174 Newspaper article reporting the death of E.F. (Ed) Gingle, former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and the owner of a popular Hong Kong restaurant.    
  27 ashv1p175 Unknown group of sailors on the USS Asheville. [?date? 5.325" by 3.25"  
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  28 ashv1p176 Officers of the USS Asheville, 1921. 5.125" by 3.325"  
  28 ashv1p177 Cdr. Richardson, "C.O. that took the USS Asheville to China through the Suez Canal for the first time in 1922.  He later became C in C, US fleet."   -Walter Ashe 3.5" by 5.325"  
  28 ashv1p178 Ensign Lind on the USS Maine. 2.625" by 4.5"  
  28 ashv1p179 Commissioning Officers - USS Asheville (PG-21), 1920/7/6.  "Ens. Lind, the oldest living known member (86) is on the right.  Notice the old style officers uniforms."    
  28 ashv1p180 Capt. Lind, Former Ensign (right).  Died 1987/1/16 at Minneapolis, MN. 9.5" by 6"  
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  29 ashv1p181 Newspaper photo by The San Diego Union of the USS Asheville in Hong Kong, 1933.  Quote in caption reads:  "She was a maddening, comical, irritating, pathetic ship."    
  29 ashv1p182 Newspaper clipping; "Two Memphis Boys on USS Asheville."  Details story of A.A. Hubbard and James Howard Watkins, lost at sea after sinking of the Asheville.    
  29 ashv1p183 Newspaper article by Capt. Gordon F. Ogilvie, USMC (Ret.), describing the USS Asheville.    
  29 ashv1p184 Painting of the USS Asheville.    
  29 ashv1p185 Duke Deeg on the USS Asheville.    
  29 ashv1p186 Two sailors from the Asheville almost fight in Swatow, China.    
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  30 ashv1p187 Newspaper article from "The New York Tribune" covering the sinking of the Asheville off the coast of Java.    
  30 ashv1p188 Newspaper article about Lieut. Lion Tyler Miles, missing in action after sinking of the Asheville.    
  30 ashv1p189 The crew of the USS Sacramento. 10" by 8"  
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  31 ashv1p190 Shore Patrol orders for the crew of the Asheville.    
  31 ashv1p191 Three sailors pose for a picture while a Filipino man changes flat tire suffered en route from Cavite to Manila, Philippine Islands. 4.325" by 2.625"  
  31 ashv1p192 Ashe poses with Chinese man in front of opium pen in Hong Kong. 2.5" by 3.325"  
  31 ashv1p193 List of men eligible for promotion on the Asheville, 1937/4/12.    
  31 ashv1p194 PO2 Y. Ying. 2.875" by 3.875"  
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  32 ashv1p195 The HJMS Idzumo, Shanghai. 4.325" by 2.5"  
  32 ashv1p196 "Long glass liberty" on bridge of the Asheville, China, 1933. 4.325" by 2.5"  
  32 ashv1p197 Ashe in Cavite, Philippine Islands, 1938. 4.875" by 3.5"  
  32 ashv1p198 "Young Frank Douglas at aft emergency steering station. 2.5" by 3.25"  
  32 ashv1p199 Newspaper clipping detailing the story of the "sweetheart of the Yangtze Patrol."    
  32 ashv1p200 Hobart Albee. 2.5" by 3.125"  
  32 ashv1p201 Two sailors scrub the smoke stack of the Asheville, 1936. 2.625" by 4.25"  
  32 ashv1p202 Sailors scrub the decks of the Asheville, 1936.  Note the garbage chute at the right. 4.5" by 2.125"  
  32 ashv1p203 Jim Humes. 3.325" by 5.875"  
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  33 ashv1p204 Four sailors from the Asheville pose at Sun Yet Sen tomb in 1933.  Left to right: Sandlin (later murdered in Hong Kong), Lanlin, Wilson, Harry Parker. 6.75" by 4.75"  
  33 ashv1p205 Captain's gig for the USS Asheville. 2.75" by 4.325"  
  33 ashv1p206 L to R: Parker, Wilson, Sandlin, Lanlin on steps of Sun Yet Sen tomb, 1933. 2.75" by 2.875"  
  33 ashv1p207 Four sailors peal apples on deck of the Asheville. 4.325" by 2.5"  
  33 ashv1p208 Joe Berry and his girlfriend. 2.5" by 4.25"  
  33 ashv1p209 Three sailors scrub the rigging of the Asheville. 2.625" by 4.325"  
  33 ashv1p210 Jim Humes. 2.125" by 3.125"  
  33 ashv1p211 Engineers whaleboat crew from the Asheville resting onshore. 4.325" by 2.625"  
  33 ashv1p212 Engineers whaleboat crew rowing to shore.  Front to Back: Spencer, Joe Chawlk, unknown, Lemay, Erickson, Lawrence. 4.325" by 2.625"  
  33 ashv1p213 Small article announcing the Asheville's winning of the "Gunnery Trophy" for 1922-23, awarded to the gunboat that attains the highest merit in gunnery of any vessel of the Gunboat Class.    
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  34 ashv1p214 1984 Reunion.    
  34 ashv1p215 1984 Reunion.    
  34 ashv1p216 1984 Reunion.    
  34 ashv1p217 1984 Reunion.    
  34 ashv1p218 1984 Reunion.    
      Page 35 - Full page view    
  35 ashv1p219 Statement made by Joe Sam Sisk regarding the death of Fred Lewis Brown, only survivor of the sinking of the Asheville, in a Japanese POW camp.  Sisk came to know Brown during their imprisonment together in Makassar, Celebese.   ashv1p034.jpg (371760 bytes)
  35 ashv1p220 Reprint of Fred Lewis Brown's last letter to his sister, 1942/2/15.    
  35 ashv1p221 "Fred as a recruit petty officer at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, IL." 5" by 6.875"  
  35 ashv1p222 Fred in 6th grade. 2.325" by 3.5"  
      Page 36 - Full page view   ashv1p035.jpg (557037 bytes)
  36 ashv1p223 Reprint of ad in the "Asheville Citizen-Times" for the USS Asheville Memorial Reunion, August 21-22, 1984.    
  36 ashv1p224 Ad from "Leatherneck Magazine" for the USS Asheville Memorial Reunion.    
  36 ashv1p225 Newspaper ad for the USS Asheville Memorial Reunion.    
  36 ashv1p226 Julian P. Breillatt, LCDR. MSCN, USN (Ret.) on the Asheville, 1923-24. 2.5" by 3"  
  36 ashv1p227 Julian P. Breillatt in 1984. 2.5" by 3"  
  36 ashv1p228 Reprint of ad in the "National AMVET" for the USS Asheville Memorial Reunion.    
      Page 37 - Full page view   ashv1p036.jpg (443656 bytes)
  37 ashv1p229 Article from the 1986/3/3 "Asheville Citizen-Times" remembering the 44th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Asheville.    
  37 ashv1p230 Article from the 1986/3/3 "Asheville Citizen-Times" covering ex-sailors observances of the sinking.    
  37 ashv1p231 Ex-sailors at the 1984 reunion, left to right, standing: M.O. Gray, Tom Dorton, Tom Cunningham, Walter Ashe, Jim Harvey, David Tew.  Seated, left to right: Charles Griffin, Murphy Howard, Hobart Albee. 5.25" by 3.5"  
  37 ashv1p232 Reunion Banquet, 1984.  Ashe is seated to the left of the speaker. 5" by 2.5"  
  37 ashv1p233 Reunion Banquet, 1984.  Ashe (far left) and other guests pose with the memorial plaque. 5" by 2.5"  
  37 ashv1p234 Reunion Banquet, 1984. 5" by 2.5"  
  37 ashv1p235 Reunion Banquet, 1984. 5" by 2.5"  
  37 ashv1p236 Reunion Banquet, 1984. 5" by 2.5"  
      Page 38 - Full page view    
  38 ashv1p237 Captain C.R. Piersee, Commander Naval Readiness Command Region Seven was the guest speaker at the 1st Reunion in Asheville, NC. 4" by 4.875"  
  38 ashv1p238 Tom Dorton, served on the Asheville from 1936-38. 3.5" by 3.5"  
  38 ashv1p239 Roy Langseth, served on the Asheville from 1935-37. 2.75" by 2.5"  
  38 ashv1p240 Lt. JG P.P. Callaway, S.O. Asheville. 3" by 3"  
  38 ashv1p241 "Stars and Stripes" article on Fred Lewis Brown and his two sisters, 1984/12/20.    
      Page 39 - Full page view   ashv1p039x.jpg (405374 bytes)
  39 ashv1p242 Hobart Albee, served on the Asheville from 1938-39. 5" by 6.875"  
  39 ashv1p243 Newspaper clipping announcing the death of Frank Douglas, who served on the Asheville from 1930-34.    
  39 ashv1p244 Commander Willis and Frank Douglas. 3.625" by 3.5"  
  39 ashv1p245      
  39 ashv1p246 Charles Griffin in 1984; served on the Asheville 1938-39. 2" by 3.5"  
  39 ashv1p247 Harriet Longardner and Irene DeBolt, sisters of lone survivor Fred Brown. 3.325" by 2.75"  
  39 ashv1p248 Leslie R. Knickerbocker's grave marker; served on Asheville 1922-25. 5" by 3.25"  
  39 ashv1p249 Gilbert M. Smith.  Boarded Asheville late February 1942 to get paid.  Last living man that walked the decks of the Asheville, attached to USS Lark. 4.125" by 6.625"  
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  40 ashv1p250 Leslie R. Knickerbocker, served on the Asheville 1922-25. 1.5" by 2.125"  
  40 ashv1p251 Leslie R. Knickerbocker. 3.325" by 5.325"  
  40 ashv1p252 Leslie R. Knickerbocker. 3.325" by 5.325"  
  40 ashv1p253 Program for Leslie Knickerbocker's Memorial Service, 1989.    
  40 ashv1p254 Leslie R. Knickerbocker.    
  40 ashv1p255 Leslie R. Knickerbocker, 1984. 5.5" by 8.325"  
  40 ashv1p256 Leslie R. Knickerbocker and ? 3.25" by 5"  
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  41 ashv1p257 List of officers and crew lost in the sinking of the USS Asheville PG-21 by Japanese naval forces on March 3, 1942, 250 miles south of Java.  The name of Fred Brown is not shown as he was the only survivor, but died in 1945 at a Japanese prison camp.   ashv1p041a.jpg (264682 bytes)
  41 ashv1p258 John Heinz, served on the Asheville 1939-40. 5.875" by 4"  
  41 ashv1p259 Newspaper article (original) on ceremony for the Asheville in 1984.    
      Page 42 - Full page view   ashv1p043.jpg (519871 bytes)
  42 ashv1p260 Newspaper article (original and copied) detailing the story of the USS Asheville.    
  42 ashv1p261 "Our Tour of the Famous Biltmore House"  Ex-sailors and their wives on their tour of the Biltmore House. 7.875" by 9.875"  
      Page 43 - Full page view   ashv1p044.jpg (520904 bytes)
  43 ashv1p262 Stars and Stripes article covering the coming reunion in 1984.    
  43 ashv1p263 Newspaper article (reprint) on ceremony for the Asheville in 1984.    
  43 ashv1p264 J.R. Sloan, 1938. 2.5" by 3.25"  
      Page 44 - Full page view   ashv1p045.jpg (525522 bytes)
  44 ashv1p265 Commander Willis and Chaplain Fowler at the USS Asheville memorial celebration in City Hall, 1985/3/3. 3.5" by 3.5"  
  44 ashv1p266 Commander Cliff Willis, Navy Reserve Center. 3.5" by 2.5"  
  44 ashv1p267 Chaplain Fowler, the Navy Chaplain. 3.5" by 2.5"  
  44 ashv1p268 Newspaper article (copy) on Walter Vogel, who served on the Asheville from 1939-41.    
  44 ashv1p269 Newspaper clipping (original) covering the naming of a committee to plan the USS Asheville Memorial Reunion in 1984.  Includes the naming of Walter Ashe as chairman.    
  44 ashv1p270 Newspaper photo; JROTC cadet plays the national anthem at the USS Asheville Meorial Reunion in 1984.    
      Page 45 - Full page view   ashv1p046.jpg (523191 bytes)
  45 ashv1p271 Newspaper clipping (copy) covering the ceremony for the USS Asheville in 1984.    
  45 ashv1p272 Newspaper photo and clipping (copy) showing Walter Ashe next to a sign announcing the 1984 memorial reunion for the USS Asheville.    
  45 ashv1p273 Copy of the sign announcing the 1984 reunion.    
      Page 46 - Full page view   ashv1p046.jpg (503473 bytes)
  46 ashv1p274 Commander Cliff Willis, commanding officer of the Naval Reserve Center in Asheville, NC. 5" by 3.325"  
  46 ashv1p275 Newspaper article (copy) on the launching of the USS Asheville in 1918.    
  46 ashv1p276 Newspaper article (copy) on the naming and subsequent christening of the Asheville at Charleston, SC in 1918.    
  46 ashv1p277 Walter Ashe stands with plaque commemorating the Asheville in 1984. 3.5" by 5.125"  
  46 ashv1p278 Copy of poem dedicated to the USS Asheville upon its christening.    
  46 ashv1p279 Michael Keenan, of Asheville Industries, donated the Memorial Bronze plaque and the Farewell Banquet. 3.325" by 4.875"  
  46 ashv1p280 The Mark Pruett Band at Bill Stanley's Barbecue restaurant, playing "Anchors Aweigh" in bluegrass. 5" by 3.325"  
      Page 47 - Full page view   ashv1p047.jpg (530630 bytes)
  47 ashv1p281 Invitation from the city of Asheville to members of the USS Asheville inviting them to the 1984 memorial service for the ship.    
      Page 48 - Full page view   ashv1p049.jpg (519291 bytes)
  48 ashv1p282 Excerpt on Lion G. Miles, son of Lieutenant Lion Tyler Miles, Executive Officer of the Asheville during its sinking.    
  48 ashv1p283 Newspaper article (copy) on the USS Asheville and its original design for the waters of Central America.  Includes comments by Leslie Knickerbocker, who served on the ship from 1922-25.    
      Page 49 - Full page view    
  49 ashv1p284 Newspaper clipping (copy) covering the ceremony for the USS Asheville in 1984.    
  49 ashv1p285 Billboard advertising the 1984 USS Asheville Memorial Reunion.  Contributed by Naegele Advertising Co. 5.125" by 3.5"  
  49 ashv1p286 Stars and Stripes article (copy) on the 1984 memorial service for the USS Asheville.    
  49 ashv1p287 Newspaper article (copy) on the upcoming USS Asheville memorial reunion in 1984.    
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  50 ashv1p288 John Cheek in 1937.  Served on the Asheville's sister ship, the USS Tulsa. 5" by 7.325"  
  50 ashv1p289 John Cheek in 1984. 2" by 3.325"  
  50 ashv1p290 Clyde Albee, died in the sinking of the Asheville, 1942/3/3. 2.325" by 3.25"  
  50 ashv1p291 Newspaper article (copy) on the sinking of the USS Asheville, 1945.    
      Page 51- Full page view    
  51 ashv1p292 Flyer/Schedule of Events for the USS Asheville memorial reunion in 1984.    
  51 ashv1p293 George Matta, served on the Asheville 1933-35. 2.875" by 3"  
  51 ashv1p294 Invitation from Asheville Industries Inc. for the USS Asheville memorial reunion in 1984.    
  51 ashv1p295 Walter Ashe speaking at the memorial reunion in 1984. 10" by 6.625"  
      page 52 - Full page view   ashv1p052.jpg (498466 bytes)
  52 ashv1p296 A "Thank You" from Walter Ashe to those who supported the 1984 memorial reunion.    
  52 ashv1p297 Letter from the Asheville Citizen-Times Publishing Company containing information about the 1984 memorial reunion.    
      Page 53 - Full page view   ashv1p053.jpg (419920 bytes)
  53 ashv1p298 Jim Harvey (USS Asheville, 1937-40) and Tom Dorton (1936-38). 3.325" by 3.325"  
  53 ashv1p299 Walter Ashe and Bill Cecil, (who donated the personally guided tour of the Biltmore House). 4.5" by 3.325"  
  53 ashv1p300 Walter Ashe and his wife, Adelaide, pose with the plaque commemorating the 160 sailors who lost their lives in the sinking of the Asheville. 3.325" by 2.875"  
  53 ashv1p301 The Arrival Cocktail party for the memorial reunion, sponsored by Asheville Merchants Assoc.  From left to right:  Tom Dorton, Charles Griffin, Adelaide Ashe, Dorthy Dorton, Walter Ashe, and Henry Sosvielle. 4.5" by 3.325"  
  53 ashv1p302 Leslie Knickerbocker and other ex-sailors from the Asheville talk during the memorial reunion. [?At memorial reunion?] 4.325" by 3.5"  
  53 ashv1p303 Jim Brownfield in 1984, served on the USS Tulsa, 1941-43. 2.325" by 3.5"  
  53 ashv1p304 Jim Brownfield in 1984. 2.75" by 3.5"  
  53 ashv1p305 Arrival Cocktail party, from left to right:  Walter Ashe, Murphy Howard, Irene DeBolt, Adelaide Ashe, Bob Beard (Asheville Citizen-Times), Jim Presley (Asheville Merchants Assoc.). 5.125" by 3.325"  
  53 ashv1p306 Asheville High School's Honor Guard and high school band at the dedication ceremony. 5" by 3.325"  
  53 ashv1p307 Walter Ashe and George Matta at the dedication ceremony. 3.25" by 2.875"  
      Page 54- Full page view   ashv1p054.jpg (473944 bytes)
  54 ashv1p308 Newspaper article (original) from 1984/9/1, describing the large amount of feedback received for the Asheville reunion.    
  54 ashv1p309 Newspaper article (copy) covering the 1984 reunion in its planning stages, 1984/5/22.    
  54 ashv1p310 Banquet at the 1984 reunion. 9.875" by 5.75"  
  54 ashv1p311 Former crew members of the Asheville at the 1984 reunion. 5" by 2.325"  
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  55 ashv1p312 The story of Fred Lewis Brown, sole survivor of the Asheville's sinking on 1942/3/3.    
  55 ashv1p313 New York Herald Tribune headline (copy) declaring the loss of a gunboat (the Asheville) in the Java Sea, 1942/3/22.    
  55 ashv1p314 Newspaper article (copy) announcing the 1984 USS Asheville reunion, 1984/4/19.    
  55 ashv1p315 Copy of a photograph of Jim Harvey and Tom Dorton, c.1937-38.    
  55 ashv1p316 Newspaper clipping (original) from Saginaw County announcing the loss of Wallace Bunker, sailor aboard the Asheville.    
  55 ashv1p317 Newspaper clipping (original) with accompanying picture of Wallace Bunker, announcing his loss at sea aboard the Asheville.    
  55 ashv1p318 Newspaper clipping (original) reporting that Captain Kenneth M. Hoeffel, commander of the Asheville, was not aboard the vessel during its sinking.    
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  56 ashv1p319 Newspaper article (original) on the setup of the Asheville reunion, 1984/5/13.    
  56 ashv1p320 Newspaper photograph of the USS Asheville.    
  56 ashv1p321 Newspaper clipping (original) announcing that Lion Miles, son of the Asheville's XO during the sinking, will speak at the reunion, 1984, 5/15.    
  56 ashv1p322 Newspaper clipping (original) announcing that Miles will speak at the Enka Lake Club, 1984/5/23.    
  56 ashv1p323 Newspaper clipping (copy) announcing the sinking of the Asheville, based on Japanese radio broadcasts.    
  56 ashv1p324 Howard and Evelyn Trimble.  Howard served on the Asheville from 1931-34.    
      Page 57 - Full page view   ashv1p057.jpg (697380 bytes)
  57 ashv1p325 Newspaper article (original) detailing the last voyage of the USS Asheville.    
  57 ashv1p326 Newspaper article (original, continued) detailing the last voyage of the USS Asheville.    
      Page 58 - Full page view   ashv1p058.jpg (571223 bytes)
  58 ashv1p327 New York Herald Tribune headline with accompanying article (copies) on the sinking of the Asheville, 1942/3/3.    
  58 ashv1p328 Newspaper article (original) from 1984/9/1, describing the large amount of feedback received for the Asheville reunion.    
  58 ashv1p329 Newspaper clipping announcing a meeting for the planning of the 1984 USS Asheville memorial reunion.    
  58 ashv1p330 Newspaper clipping announcing that more mail has arrived in Asheville concerning the reunion, including letters from former crew members Leslie Knickerbocker, Charles Griffin, and Howard Trimble.    
  58 ashv1p331 Flyer from "Men's Garden Club of Asheville" welcoming former crew members of the USS Asheville, 1984/8/20-22.    
  58 ashv1p332 Newspaper article (original) announcing the loss of the Asheville during enemy action near Java.    
  58 ashv1p333 Newspaper clipping (original) referring to the detailed account of the reunion contained in the 1984/12/20 issue of The Stars and Stripes, 1985/1/20.    
  58 ashv1p334 Newspaper article (copy) announcing the the sinking of the Asheville.    
  58 ashv1p335 Notice placed by Walter Ashe in The Retired Voices, 1984/1, asking for "info on personnel or activities from Dec. 7, 1941 to March 3, 1942 for story on the last days of the Asheville."    
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  59 ashv1p336 Letter from W.H. Hofman to the editor of the Asheville Citizen, expressing his thanks for the "hospitality extended to [him] by the citizens of Asheville" during the reunion for the Asheville.    
  59 ashv1p337 Plaque dedicated to the 160 men who lost their lives during the sinking of the Asheville. 8" by 5.25"  
  59 ashv1p338 Printed copy of the memorial plaque dedicated to the Asheville.    
  59 ashv1p339 The Mark Pruett Band at Bill Stanley's Barbecue restaurant. 5" by 2.325"  
  59 ashv1p340 Michael Keenan, who donated the bronze plaque dedicated to the Asheville and her crew members. 3.325" by 3.5"  
  59 ashv1p341 Walter Ashe stands with the memorial plaque. 2.75" by 3.5"  
      Page 60 - Full page view   ashv1p060.jpg (502804 bytes)
  60 ashv1p342 Newspaper article (original) describing a story that tells how "Roosevelt tried to provoke [the] Japanese" before World War II.    
  60 ashv1p343 Mayor Larry McDevitt, who proclaimed March 3rd of every year the USS Asheville memorial day. 3.125" by 4.125"  
  60 ashv1p344 Proclamation signed by Mayor McDevitt for USS Asheville memorial day, 1984/8/21.    
      Page 61 - Full page view   ashv1p061.jpg (407697 bytes)
  61 ashv1p345 Banquet menu for the 1984 memorial reunion.    
  61 ashv1p346 Photo of an illustration at the memorial reunion detailing the last voyage of the USS Asheville. 3.875" by 6"  
  61 ashv1p347 Walter Ashe speaking at the memorial reunion. 4.875" by 3.325"  
  61 ashv1p348 Ashe and others look through photos during the memorial weekend. 5.125" by 3.325"  
  61 ashv1p349 Navy Chaplain Fowler speaking at the 1984 reunion. 4.875" by 3.5"  
  61 ashv1p350 Audience members watching the 1984 memorial plaque dedication. 5" by 3.325"  
  61 ashv1p351 Billboard announcing the 1984 Asheville memorial reunion, 8/21-23.    
  61 ashv1p352 Table at the 1984 banquet. 5.75" by 3.5"  
      Page 62 - Full page view   ashv1p062.jpg (445860 bytes)
  62 ashv1p353 "Stars and Stripes" article (copy) giving a brief history of the Asheville as well as promoting the 1984 reunion, 1984/7/26. 4.5" by 3.5"  
  62 ashv1p354 Dan McCurry, editor of the "Stars and Stripes." 4.325" by 3.25"  
  62 ashv1p355 Susanna and Walter Vogel, who served on the Asheville from 1939-41. 4.325" by 3.325"  
  62 ashv1p356 Newspaper clipping (copy) giving information about the 1984 memorial reunion.    
  62 ashv1p357 Harry Parker, served on the Asheville from 1931-34. 2.75" by 2.75"  
  62 ashv1p358 Lt. Lion T. Miles, X.O. on the Asheville.  Died when ship was sunk by Japanese on 1942/3/3. 4.875" by 3.5"  
  62 ashv1p359 Tom Dorton, served on the Asheville from 1936-38. 4.325" by 3.5"  
      Page 63 - Full page view   ashv1p063.jpg (507789 bytes)
  63 ashv1p360 Newspaper article (copy) reflecting on the launch of the USS Asheville, 1935/5/12.    
  63 ashv1p361 Illustration of the Asheville surrounded by Chinese flatboats.    
  63 ashv1p362 Newspaper clipping (original) announcing a meeting to plan the 1984 memorial reunion.    
  63 ashv1p363 Walter Ashe's forward storeroom on the Asheville. 4.325" by 2.625"  
  63 ashv1p364 David Tew, who served on the Asheville from 1939-41. 3.25" by 3.5"  
  63 ashv1p365 Newspaper article (original) announcing the naming of the USS Asheville memorial reunion committee.    
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  64 ashv1p366 Newspaper article (original) covering the last days of the Asheville as well as the saga of its only survivor, Fred Lewis Brown. [Partial article, first part is missing.]    
  64 ashv1p367 Newspaper article (copy) covering the origin of the ship and its launching, 1918/7/5.    
  64 ashv1p368 The USS Asheville, circa the late 1910's. 3.325" by 2"  
  64 ashv1p369 Newspaper article (copy) on the Asheville's launch, 1918/7/4.    
  64 ashv1p370 Newspaper article (copy) on the Asheville's launch, 1918/7/5.    
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  65 ashv1p371 Michael Keenan (r) shakes hands with Asheville's Vice Mayor Wilhemina Bratton during the dedication ceremony, 1984/8/23.    
  65 ashv1p372 Terry and Bud Harvey, who served on the Asheville from 1937-40. 3.325" by 4.125"  
  65 ashv1p373 Program for the August 23rd dedication ceremony.    
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  66 ashv1p374 Memorial reunion's program expressing thanks to various citizens, businesses, and organizations.    
  66 ashv1p375 ??? 4.325" by 3.5"  
  66 ashv1p376 ??? 4.325" by 3.5"  
  66 ashv1p377 Arthur Dale Waters celebrates his 74th birthday, 1994. 3.625" by 3.5"  
  66 ashv1p378 Walter Ashe on the USS Henderson training for a boxing match on the way to China, 1936. 2.625" by 4.25"  
  66 ashv1p379 Michael Keenan, Commander Willis and others pose during the memorial reunion. 4.5" by 3.325"