2006.61.1

A: Letter addressed to Mrs. Mary Lew Chinn of Oakland, from John D. Starling, Director, Public Relations, The Permanente Metals Corporation [Kaiser Shipyard Number Two, Richmond], thanking her for christening their 148th Liberty ship, the S.S. John E. Wilkie. Also thanking Miss Vivian Lew, Maid of Honor, and Miss Doreen Jone, Flower Girl. The letter is a cover letter to a series of photographs sent to Mrs. Chinn, documenting the event. B: Envelope, addressed only "Mrs. Mary Lew Chinn;" it must have been hand delivered. Envelope was sealed, return address printed on the back "The Permenente Metals Corporation, Richmond, California," top edge torn open.

Please see the photographs in this collection which will provide more information.

Used: The Permanente Metals Corporation | Mary Chinn | John D. Sterling