Auction 09032022 Militaria And Historic Photos Auction
By Scott Daniels Auction
Nov 19, 2022
1412 NY-213 High Falls, NY, United States

THE COURTNEY COLLECTION COMES TO AUCTION WITH A PHOTO DIARY OF WORLD WAR II


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A selection of major collections throughout periods of American history - from infamy to victory, from the first pitch to the last strike.  This auction will include the newly discovered Courtney Collection of rare photographs from two generations including an extensive personal album of noted World War II original photographs by John Courtney.  Rare 1920s Babe Ruth photos promoting the film "Headin' Home" by Jack Courtney.  A large selection of militaria items including helmets, uniforms, and bags.  

 

  • Historical Documents
  • Militaria
  • Photographs
  • Sporting Memorabilia 


We provide free in-house packing. Shipping is billed separately.  Buyers have 7 days to pick up items from our High Falls, NY location.  Items remaining for more than 30 days without prior agreement by Scott Daniel's, will be forfeited.   



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LOT 534a:

Early Black American Naval Class Photo: 1943 Great Lakes

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Early Black American Naval Class Photo: 1943 Great Lakes

  Framed WW2 era panoramic style photo of Naval Cadets in a group photo, the majority of whom appear to be African American or of African American decent. Loss to image from peeling is noted on top left, top right, and at central points that do impact the images of some of the cadets. Framed size : 10.5 x 22.5 inches.

Upon Close inspection the following text can be read in the foreground :

1482-J F NAGY CSP CO COMANDER NOVEMBER 1943
US NAVAL TRAINING STATION GREAT LAKES MI
NOTE: Opened in 1911, Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) is the Navy’s largest training installation and the home of the Navy’s only Boot Camp. Black Americans have been in the United States Navy since the early years of the Republic, but their numbers had always been small. Camp Robert Smalls, the first Black American recruit camp at the Great Lakes training station in World War II, was named for an African American man who rendered distinguished service to the Federal Navy in the Civil War. Beginning June 1, 1942, Black Americans might enlist for general service as well as in the Messman branch.


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