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Object number2010.23.2

Date1942

Mediumpaper; laminate; print; wood; metal

Credit LineGift of Jeanne Flaherty

DescriptionPaper encased in laminate. Attached to front are three holy cards, two of which are memorials: Jesus as King; Sacred Heart of Jesus; Virgin Mary. Below cards is an envelope with penciled handwriting on front. Attached to envelope via scotch tape are a set of rosaries with black beads. Handwritten on main paper is eminent figure information. Printed on back of laminated paper: image of an altar in a Catholic church and related information.Dimensions8.125 x 10.5 in. (20.6 x 26.7 cm)
InscriptionsEnvelope has penciled handwriting on front, "He had this letter / in his possession / When his ship sink / This was in water / in the Pacific ocean / By L. R. Tomaino / Aug. 9, 1942".

Handwritten on main paper, "Joseph Tomaino / 423 Rosedale(?) St. / 7016 Kelly St. / Pgh. Pa. / E.E.(?)".

Printed on back of laminated paper: image of an altar in a Catholic church / "MIRACOLOS MMA...NE DI SAN ROCCO / Venersta nella ...esa di Brier Hill / 116 Calvin Street, ...ungstown, Ohio".
Historical NotesAssemblage of articles belonging to and honoring Joseph R. Tomaino, who served in the Pacific during WWII and was on the U.S.S. Vincennes when it sunk in the battle of Savo Island. Upon leaving the service he taught refrigeration in the Pittsburgh area and was also a key organizer of the Marine Corp Youth Fitness League. Donor Jeanne Flaherty was a neighbor of Tamaino.

Related institution United States Marine Corps

Previous owner Joseph R. Tomaino

Related institution Marine Corps Youth Fitness League

Related person Jesus Christ

Related person Mary

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