Guide to the John M. Wylie Collection

Collection

Identifier: H92-36

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Memorial booklet, referred to as a cruise book, containing rosters, photos and narrative of crew stationed on the USS Wyoming between November 26, 1917 and November 21, 1918. Format of the booklet is similar to that of a high school yearbook.

Dates

1917-1918, 1992

Creator

Wylie, John M., 1899-1995 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

John M. Wylie was born December 16, 1899, in New Jersey to Scotish immigrant parents. He served in the Navy from May 1917 to August 1919, and was stationed on the USS Wyoming for a portion of this time. Following the war, he returned to New Jersey where he worked at a pipe fitting plant and later as a draftsman. Wylie died August 14, 1995 in Maine.

Extent

1 file folder

Additional Description

Abstract

Material collected by John M. Wylie during his time aboard the USS Wyoming.

Acquisition Information

Donated in 1992 by John M. Wylie.

Related Material

H61-136, C.A. Gosnell Collection, Wyoming State Archives.

H82-56, USS Wyoming: At War in the North Sea, Wyoming State Archives.

H98-39, Joe E. Chamberlin Collection, Wyoming State Archives.

P98-25, Chamberlin/USS Wyoming Photograph Collection, Wyoming State Archives.