1921 Naval Academy Scrapbook & Ferris Family History as Related to the Mayflower

Description: This listing is a compilation of 3 pieces of History First: A Massive Scrapbook, covering Floyd Ferris's years at the Naval Academy in Annapolis MD. as well as other ports of call including but not limited to Annapolis, Hawaii, The Panama Canal, parts of the Caribbean and many more. The Scrapbook itself is titled The National Memory and Fellowship Book of College, School, Camp and Home Life. Published Exclusively by the College Memory Book Co., Chicago Ill. Copyright 1918 It is filled with Photos, Newspaper Clippings, Pages that resemble an address book, Letters, Portraits and candid snapshots of Women, Poems, cut outs of emblems, some of which are embossed. U.S.S. Maine Happy Hour Night Program. Greeting and Holiday Cards. Calling Cards. Photos of the Panama Canal Locks. [Franklin Floyd Ferris, himself (b. 1898 - d.1966) was a distinguished officer in the Navy. He entered the US Naval Academy in August of 1917. Serving as Midshipman aboard the USS Maine, operating with the Atlantic Squadron. Graduated and commissioned Ensign June 1921, he subsequently earned the rank of Captain, to date from June 1942. He was put on the Retired List in June 1952 and advanced to Rear Admiral on the basis of combat awards, but was retained on active duty in the rank of Captain. After graduation in Annapolis, he was at sea for 7 years, serving successively aboard the following ships:USS OklahomaUSS Charles AusburneUSS AntaresUSS ReidUSS PittsburghUSS HopkinsThen from 1928 to 1930 he served at the Navy Recruiting Station in Indianapolis Indiana. After which he joined the USS Chester for almost 3 years. He also commanded the USS Kane coming to the aid of US Citizens in Spain during their civil war. (source: Naval History and Heritage Command) ] Among the hundreds of photos in the album there are named shipsThey are as follows:The USS Rhode IslandThe USS ArizonaThe USS Delaware By my Count there are:6 - 11x14 or panorama style photos2 - 8 x10 photos2 - 5x7 photos317 regular snapshot size photos157 miniature or wallet size photosAnd of course they are all Black & White Second: "Partial Genealogy of the Ferris Family" - a self published book of their family with references dating from 1610 and 1635 to a handwritten reference dated 1926 Third: An Envelope containing a pamphlet published in 1955 titled Families of the Pilgrims. Several folios of family lineage information with dates as far back as the 12th Century [Interestingly enough it has been reported that George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. who is credited with inventing the Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World Columbian Exposition, is a relative of the officer, Franklin Floyd Ferris in this listing. But this has not yet been corroborated.] About Me I am an old school wholesale dealer and scour New England and GA for new material. I am also the founder of WorthPoint and would encourage all to visit our site if you want to research antique prices. I focus on happy repeat customers and try to ensure all are happy. We mark down prices after most items are active for 30 days so encourage you to come back. We are a wholesaler and I travel a lot so sometimes it may take a while for me to be able to return an email. I have sold over 43,000 items on eBay with almost perfect feedback so encourage all to consider their source when buying as part of your buying decision! I specialize in paper, photos, coins, and militaria. If the item is not old I say so and also state defects. If you know more about an item than me speak up as I do not mind learning or being told I am wrong and strive for accuracy. You can always learn more in this business. If I make a mistake, and we all will from time to time, I will take total responsibility.

Price: 3150 USD

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia

End Time: 2024-02-13T20:03:11.000Z

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