Naval recognition slides
Collection Description
Collection consists of over 4000 35mm black and white slides of World War II naval vessels and aircraft in use by the United States, Great Britain, Japan, Germany, and the Soviet Union.
Dates
- 1943-1953
Creator
- United States. Navy (Organization)
Access to Materials
Collection is open for research use. Materials may be accessed by request at Special Collections and University Archives in Seidman House. Materials do not circulate.
Publication Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.
Administrative History
The importance of training top-side battle-station personnel on board ship and all aircraft personnel in visual recognition of ships and aircraft became even more evident during World War II. Mistakes resulting in costly errors and loss of life led to an increased emphasis on recognition as a vital skill. In 1942 a Recognition School was established by the Navy at Ohio State University where the method of identification using slides was developed. In 1943 the school was taken over by the US Navy.
Extent
2.5 Linear feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
A database contianing detailed descriptions of the slides is available on site and by request.
Source of Acquisition
Acquired from Robert Beasecker in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, and by University Libraries purchases.
Alternative Format Available
A portion of this collection has been digitized and is available electronically in our Digital Collection.
- Airplanes -- Recognition Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Military education Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ships -- Recognition Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Slides (Photography) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- United States. Navy (Organization)
- Title
- Naval recognition slides, RHC-50
- Author
- Special Collections & University Archives
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale MI 49401 United States
616-331-8726
collections@gvsu.edu