US Navy 1943 USS Monrovia in French West Africa 4.5x3.5 RARE Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 4.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Front may have wrinkles or small tears from age. Please see photos for details. Some photos were removed from a glued in album, and as such may have remnants on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept to protect the integrity of the images.A group of seven men dressed in traditional striped robes stand in a row, posed in front of a building with a window. Each wears distinct headgear and medals, indicating some form of recognition or celebration, possibly related to the USS Monrovia's visit to French West Africa in 1943.In 1943, the USS Monrovia, a US Navy ship, made several strategic stops because of its involvement in World War II operations. The presence of the ship in French West Africa is notable due to the colonial and wartime contexts. Such visits often included interactions with local communities, showcasing cultural exchanges and alliances during the war.None- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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