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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
USS Arizona Commemorative Cover
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

USS Arizona Commemorative Cover

Artifact IDMO 1953.1
Object Type Cover, Commemorative
Artist
Date1936
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 3 7/8 in x W 7 1/2 in (9.8 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA stamp cover commemorating the second crossing of the Equator by the USS ARIZONA. On the left side of the envelope is a printed color cachet with an elaborate, multi-part illustration commemorating the May 20, 1936 crossing of the Equator by the USS ARIZONA and the United States Fleet. The illustration includes various maritime and naval images including a seahorse, mermaids, King Neptune, and U.S. Navy ships. The artist's name is incorporated into the bottom of the artwork: E. DIPER.

The envelope is addressed (typed) to: The Honorable / Franklin D. Roosevelt, / President of the United States, / The White House, / Washington, D.C. Adhered in the upper right corner of the envelope is a U.S. 1933 violet 3¢ Century of Progress Issue stamp (Scott 729). The envelope is postmarked U.S.S. ARIZONA, May 20, 1936 with a "NEPTUNE'S DOMAIN" cancellation. There is no return address.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesStamp Collecting Materials (National Archives Identifier 749938)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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