2006.61.23

The Permanente Metals Corporation, Richmond, California
3-Aug-43
4. in HIGH x 7.25 in|7.5 in WIDE
(10.16 cm HIGH x 18.41 cm|19.05 cm WIDE)
Gift of Mrs. Mary Lew Chinn
2006.61.23

John D. Starling, Director, Public Relations
Mrs. Mary Lew Chinn....John D. Starling, Director, Public Relations

A: Letter: "The Permanente Metals Corporation, Richmond, California. August 3, 1943. Mrs. Mary Lew Chinn, 2016 -East 27th, Oakland, California. Dear Mrs. Chinn:- We are forwarding to you by special driver your Champagne bottle, used at the launching of our 148th Liberty ship, the 'S.S. JOHN E. WILKIE'. We sincerely hope that it will recall in future years the memorable occasion of this launching ceremony. Very truly yours, THE PERMANENTE METALS COPORATION, Shipyard Number Two, [signed John D. Starling], John D. Starling, Director Public Relations. JDS/bn." B: envelope addressed to: "Mrs. Mary Lew Chinn, 2016 - East 27th, Oakland, California 'S.S. John E. Wilkie.' Back of envelope printed: "----nte Metals Corporation, Richmond, California."

Used: souvenir | Communication

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