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A group of men salute the American flag at a ceremony honoring World War II veterans and the U.S.S. West Virginia battleship.

1. Ceremony Honoring the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia In Front of the Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
001497
Title:
Ceremony Honoring the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia In Front of the Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of men salute the American flag at a ceremony honoring World War II veterans and the U.S.S. West Virginia battleship.
Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.

2. First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049560
Title:
First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location
Date:
undated
Description:
Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.
The U.S.S. West Virginia floats beneath the bridge.

3. U.S.S. West Virginia beneath Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, Ca.

IDNO:
052005
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia beneath Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, Ca.
Date:
undated
Description:
The U.S.S. West Virginia floats beneath the bridge.
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) anchored in an unidentified location.

4. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
052335
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) anchored in an unidentified location.
The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.

5. U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049562
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location
Date:
ca.1940
Description:
The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.
Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia before installation on the campus of West Virginia University. The bell was dedicated on December 7, 1967, and joined the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza.

6. U.S.S. West Virginia Bell Prior to Installation, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052288
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Bell Prior to Installation, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1967
Description:
Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia before installation on the campus of West Virginia University. The bell was dedicated on December 7, 1967, and joined the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza.
The installation of U.S.S. West Virginia's mast nears completion at Memorial Plaza on the campus of West Virginia University. The Mountainlair and Stewart Hall are visible in the background.

7. U.S.S. West Virginia Mast in Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052287
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Mast in Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1961-1963
Description:
The installation of U.S.S. West Virginia's mast nears completion at Memorial Plaza on the campus of West Virginia University. The Mountainlair and Stewart Hall are visible in the background.
A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.

8. U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049561
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Another battleship is visible in the background.

9. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

IDNO:
051887
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Another battleship is visible in the background.
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

10. Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

IDNO:
051886
Title:
Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

11. U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright

IDNO:
051888
Title:
U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

12. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051889
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

13. Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051896
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

14. Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051895
Title:
Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

15. Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051898
Title:
Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Back of photo reads: "Trumpet Sec of band 17. (left to right) Me, Bill, Max. Bill and I have the same kind of trumpet, Max is an outcast, he has an 'Old'r.'"

16. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053496
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943
Description:
Back of photo reads: "Trumpet Sec of band 17. (left to right) Me, Bill, Max. Bill and I have the same kind of trumpet, Max is an outcast, he has an 'Old'r.'"

17. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053497
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

18. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053498
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

19. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member. Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053499
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member. Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

20. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053500
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

21. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053502
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

22. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053503
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

23. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member Playing Piano, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053505
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member Playing Piano, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

24. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053506
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

25. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053507
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943

26. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053508
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Member, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943
Back of photo reads: "Sax sec[tion]. Hill (1), Ed (2), Sal. (3), Jim (4)

27. U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii

IDNO:
053504
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) Battleship Band Members, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1942-1943
Description:
Back of photo reads: "Sax sec[tion]. Hill (1), Ed (2), Sal. (3), Jim (4)
Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.

28. Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.

IDNO:
049563
Title:
Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.
Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

29. Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

IDNO:
051996
Title:
Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

30. Scuba Diver off U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
052001
Title:
Scuba Diver off U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
American military work with coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

31. Shore Battery in Hawaii

IDNO:
052002
Title:
Shore Battery in Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
American military work with coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
Crew members pal around during the crossing initiation ceremony, where sailors who have never crossed the equator before are "brought before Neptune" and tested.

32. U.S.S. West Virginia Crossing the Equator

IDNO:
052003
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Crossing the Equator
Date:
ca. 1939-1945
Description:
Crew members pal around during the crossing initiation ceremony, where sailors who have never crossed the equator before are "brought before Neptune" and tested.

33. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
053818
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1939
A naval band welcomes Vice Admiral Henry A. Wiley aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, a super-dreadnought in commission during WWII.

34. Vice Admiral Henry A. Wiley Boards the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
053544
Title:
Vice Admiral Henry A. Wiley Boards the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1938
Description:
A naval band welcomes Vice Admiral Henry A. Wiley aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, a super-dreadnought in commission during WWII.
The bay is seen in the distance.

35. View of the San Francisco Bay from the Deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051925
Title:
View of the San Francisco Bay from the Deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
The bay is seen in the distance.
A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.

36. U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.

IDNO:
051926
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.
View from the battleship's deck during the voyage.

37. U.S.S. West Virginia Enroute to Seattle, Wa. from San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
051934
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Enroute to Seattle, Wa. from San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
View from the battleship's deck during the voyage.
The battleship's deck is briefly flooded by seawater.

38. U.S.S. West Virginia en Route to Bremerton, Wa. Navy Yard

IDNO:
051944
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia en Route to Bremerton, Wa. Navy Yard
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
The battleship's deck is briefly flooded by seawater.
U.S.S. West Virginia in dry dock, likely in Newport News, Va. during construction. The keel was laid down in April 1920, and the ship was launched in November 1921.

39. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock

IDNO:
052337
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock
Date:
ca. 1920-1921
Description:
U.S.S. West Virginia in dry dock, likely in Newport News, Va. during construction. The keel was laid down in April 1920, and the ship was launched in November 1921.

40. USS West Virginia (ACR-5)

IDNO:
053543
Title:
USS West Virginia (ACR-5)
Date:
ca. 1915
The mast arrived on campus in 1961 and dedicated in 1963.

41. Oglebay Hall and Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
019428
Title:
Oglebay Hall and Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
The mast arrived on campus in 1961 and dedicated in 1963.
The mast is erected at Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.

42. U.S.S. West Virginia Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
019425
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
The mast is erected at Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.
Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mass. The capitol building stands in the background.

43. Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
001498
Title:
Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1961/03/13
Description:
Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mass. The capitol building stands in the background.
The battleship is anchored in Sagami Wan, which is located just outside of Tokyo Bay. In the background is Mount Fuji.

44. U.S.S. West Virginia Anchored in Sagami Wan, Japan

IDNO:
052394
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Anchored in Sagami Wan, Japan
Date:
1945/08
Description:
The battleship is anchored in Sagami Wan, which is located just outside of Tokyo Bay. In the background is Mount Fuji.
Troops loaded into landing vehicles head for the beaches of Okinawa as part of the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater during World War II. The U.S.S. West Virginia is pictured in the background.

45. U.S.S. West Virginia Landing Vehicle Headed for Okinawa Beaches

IDNO:
052393
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Landing Vehicle Headed for Okinawa Beaches
Date:
1945/04
Description:
Troops loaded into landing vehicles head for the beaches of Okinawa as part of the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater during World War II. The U.S.S. West Virginia is pictured in the background.
"The guns of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) in operation. L.C.M.'s in foreground." L.C.M. stands for Landing Craft Mechanized.

46. United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines

IDNO:
052334
Title:
United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines
Date:
1944/10
Description:
"The guns of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) in operation. L.C.M.'s in foreground." L.C.M. stands for Landing Craft Mechanized.
A man likely named Al is pictured on the ship. Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

47. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051890
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1944-45
Description:
A man likely named Al is pictured on the ship. Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

48. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater

IDNO:
051891
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater
Date:
1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.