Merl

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Type: Skipjack

Year: 1898

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Location: Hopewell

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These records are found in the online catalog of The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia. Uncurated search results are presented to give researchers and interested readers an idea of whether the museum’s archives contain information about this vessel and whether it may be worthwhile to visit the museum’s catalog search page for further investigation. Uncurated results may be inaccurate or incomplete.

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Fetch?	Row ID	Media	Date	Vessel	Place	Related Places	Inscription/Marks	Subject	Notes	Archive Number
	1		4/19/1945	United States. Army–Officers.; United States. Army. Women's Army Corps.			Photograph of the Camp Patrick Henry Choir, personnel. (Refer to caption sheet for list of names.)	Choirs (Music)–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows 21 members of the CPH Choir. They appear to be standing in front of the Chapel-in-the-Woods. The 8x10 print reads: First row (left to right): Pvt. Katie Dunn, A-809078, Gainesville, Tex.; Pfc. Winifred V. Conger, A-220455, New Vernon, N.J.; Pfc. Katharine A. Miller, A-306287, York, Pa.; T/5 Mary A. Brooks, A-504600, Columbus, Ohio; Pfc. Jean O. Barton, A-409248, Vicksburg, Miss.; Mrs. Edward T. Ormsby, Dundalk, Md.; Miss Elaine Hjortland, Milwaukee, Wis.' and Mrs. Benjamin T. Nelson, Volga, S.D. Second Row (Left to right): Pvt. Josephine E. Marshall, A-120515, Miami, Fla.; T/5 Antoinette D. Guyer, A-305353, Philadelphia, Pa.; Pvt. Lydia M. Brown, A-319092, Barrington, N.J.; T/5 Thelma A. Conine, A-504857, North Baltimore, Ohio; 1st Lt. Doris W. Nevison, L-220455, Nutley, N.J.; Mrs. Dayle E. Garrett, Lexington, Ill.; Mrs. Elmer S. Hjortland, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Merl D. Williams, Wiwaukee, Wis. Third Row (Left to right): Lt. Col. Herbert A. Jones, O-138893, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Major Philip T. Raymond, O-499283, Columbus, Ga.; 1st Lt. Charles B. Edwards, O-1287327, Brentwood, Pa.; Sgt. Dayle E. Garrett, 16073751, Lexington, Ill.; and Miss Kathleen Wampler, Newport News, Va. Fourth Row (left to right): Sgt. Pat Garnet, 34657876, Spartanburg, S.C.; T/4 Merl D. Williams, 36958854, Milwaukee, Wis., Director; Pfc. Robert B. Pinson, Jr., 38418184, Anniston, Ala.; Pfc. John A. Backus, 39537261, Inglewood, Calif.; and T/4 Earl F. Schmogrow, 35797176, Cheviot, Ohio, organist.	P0003/01-#E-13692
	2		3/22/1945				Leading the Camp Patrick Henry choir, is Sgt Merl Williams, 36958854, of Milwaukee, Wisc., as they entertain a group of returned overseas veterans at the Debarkation Hospital.	Singing–Virginia–Newport News.; World War, 1939-1945–Casualties–United States.; Hospital beds–Virginia–Newport News.; Wheelchairs–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows a hospital ward with patients, an acapella group composed mostly of women is performing.	P0003/01-#E-13227
	3		3/22/1945				TONETTE TOOTING IS TAUGHT to wounded veterans at the Camp Patrick Henry Debarkation Hospital. Standing in the foreground is Pvt. Clayton V. Jamney, 16095326, of Palmyra, Wisc., who served with the 505th Paratroop Battalion. While pushing the Germans back from the bulge in Belgium, he was hit in the leg by shrapnel from a German 88 shell. Instructing the group of veterans from the European Theater of Operations is Sgt. Merl Williams, 36958854, of Milwaukee, Wisc., instructor in the Music Section of the Special Service Division; Camp Patrick Henry.	World War, 1939-1945–Casualties–United States.; Music therapy–Virginia–Newport News.; Tonette–Virginia–Newport News.; Hospital beds–Virginia–Newport News.; Wheelchairs–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows a scene inside a hospital with a sergeant pointing to a illustration of a tonette on a poster. All around him are patients practicing the tonette.	P0003/01-#W-13211
	4		3/22/1945				Under the direction of Sgt Merl Williams, 36958854, of Milwaukee, Wisc., the Camp Patrick Henry Acapella Choir entertains a group of wounded veterans at the Debarkation Hospital.	Singing–Virginia–Newport News.; World War, 1939-1945–Casualties–United States.; Hospital beds–Virginia–Newport News.; Wheelchairs–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows a hospital ward with patients, an acapella group composed mostly of women is performing.	P0003/01-#E-13226
	5		4/1/1945	United States. Army–Officers.; United States. Army–Chaplains.; United States. Army–Bands.; United States. Army. Camp Patrick Henry (Va.). Outdoor Theater.			Sgt Merl D. Williams, 36958854, director of the CPH Acappella Choir, leads the choir at the Easter Sunrise Services arranged by the Third WAC Company, and the WAC Medical Detachment, at the Camp Patrick Henry Outdoor Theater. On the stage are Chaplain Melvin Hatchett, O-494938, Agra, Okla.; Camp Commander Col John R. Fountain, 07926; Chaplain Elmer S. Hjortland, O-504242, Camp Chaplain; Chaplain Henry L. Scott, O-514982, Farmville, Virginia; and the CPH Band.	Easter services.; Armed Forces–Prayers and devotions.	Shows a decorated stage at Easter Services. The stage is full with the choir and band. The director is standing before the choir with his arms raised as if they were performing.	P0003/01-#F-13413
	6		3/3/1945				Pfc Loren K. McLain, ASN 36890672, standing points to the map during orientation discussion by members of the 469th ASF Band in their Company Day Room. Pfc McLain comes from Cleo, Michigan. Left to right, the group includes Sgt. Glen T. Davis, Asn 33180984, Phila, Pa; Pfc James Marmen, ASN 17072759, Mitchellville, Iowa; Cpl Samuel P. Musone, ASN 33680476, Meadville, Pa; Pfc McLain; Cpl. Jack Kranz, ASN 32712156 New York City, New York; and Sgt. Merl D. Williams, ASN 36958854, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.	Briefing, Military.	Shows a group of six men, one is standing and point to a map of Europe. One of the seated men is in his undershirt and holding a well chewed cigar.	P0003/01-#F-13119
	7		12/23/1944	United States. Army. Camp Patrick Henry (Va.). Theater 4.; United States. Army–Non-commissioned officers.			Camp Patrick Henry's A Capella Choir is shown beginning its busy Holiday program with a concert at the Officers' School on Wednesday, 20 December. Directing the group is Sgt. Merle D. Williams, 36958854, of Milqaukee, Wisc. Photo taken at CPH.	Choirs (Music)–Virginia–Newport News.; Singing–Virginia–Newport News.; Christmas decorations–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows a conductor leading a choir of men and women as they perform from bleachers. The caption on the 8x10 print identifies the location as CPH Theater #4.	P0003/01-#E-11404
	8		12/23/1944	United States. Army. Camp Patrick Henry (Va.). Theater 4.; United States. Army–Non-commissioned officers.; United States. Army–Bands.			Camp Patrick Henry's A Capella Choir rehearses for its busy holiday program with Sgt. Merle D. Williams, 36958854, of Milwaukee, Wisc., directing. Photo taken at CPH.	Choirs (Music)–Virginia–Newport News.; Singing–Virginia–Newport News.; Christmas decorations–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows a conductor leading a choir of men and women as they perform from bleachers. In this photo the conductor has turned to face the band in the orchestra pit below the stage. The caption on the 8x10 print identifies the location as CPH Theater #4.	P0003/01-#E-11406
	9		12/23/1944	United States. Army. Camp Patrick Henry (Va.). Theater 4.; United States. Army–Non-commissioned officers.; United States. Army–Officers.			The Camp Patrick Henry A Capella Choir gave a Christmas program for the weekly Officers' School. One of the features of the concert was a solo, "Profundo, sang low C", by Lt. Col. Herbert A. Jones, 0138893, Brooklyn, N.Y., Camp Executive Officer. Photo taken at CPH.	Choirs (Music)–Virginia–Newport News.; Singing–Virginia–Newport News.; Christmas decorations–Virginia–Newport News.	Shows a conductor leading a choir of men and women as they perform from bleachers. In this photo a soloist has come forward to stand next to the conductor. The caption on the 8x10 print identifies the location as CPH Theater #4.	P0003/01-#E-11405