Ray O'Malley : last survivor of the sinking of The Escanaba.
First half of this recording features the dedication of the Nativity Scene on Dewey Hill in Grand Haven in 1964. The program starts with a short introduction, a prayer, and a speech by Governor George Romney followed by the Nativity Scene program. The second half of the recording, which begins at...
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Language: | English |
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Grand Haven :
Tri-Cities Historical Museum,
[1989?]
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Series: | Tri-Cities Historical Museum Oral History Project
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Physical Description: | 1 electronic audio file (approximately 55 min.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files. |
Format: | Electronic CD Audio |
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First half of this recording features the dedication of the Nativity Scene on Dewey Hill in Grand Haven in 1964. The program starts with a short introduction, a prayer, and a speech by Governor George Romney followed by the Nativity Scene program. The second half of the recording, which begins at 33 minutes into the file, consists of the WGHN radio program featuring Grand Haven resident Raymond O'Malley recalling the sinking of the USCG Cutter Escanaba in June 1943. The Escanaba was destroyed while on escort duty from Greenland and sank in less than one minute leaving only two survivors in near freezing waters. |
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Note: | Title supplied. Electronic resource. |
Call Number: | Voice 13979 |
System Details: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |