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African-Americans and the U.S. Navy --
World War II Activities in the United States --
Activities at Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington

This page, and the next two, feature African-American Navy personnel at the Seattle Naval Air Station during World War II. Included are barracks scenes, physical education and recreation, aircraft maintenance and activities at the Steward's Mates School.

For other pictorial coverage of African-Americans during World War II, see the African Americans and the U.S. Navy -- World War II cover page.

For pictorial coverage of other eras, see the African Americans and the U.S. Navy cover page.

If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

This page provides views of African-Americans' barracks activities, physical education and recreation at N.A.S. Seattle.
For other images of African-Americans at N.A.S. Seattle during World War II, see:
Aircraft Maintenance; and
Steward's Mates School.

Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

Photo #: 80-G-233273

Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington


Master at Arms, Coxwain Third Class LeRoy Young (right) receiving new men at his barracks, 26 April 1944.
Men are (left to right):
Steward's Mate Second Class Avery Dowell;
Steward's Mate Second Class Charles Parker;
Steward's Mate Second Class George Robertson
Note seabags, lashed hammocks and Young's Master at Arms' shield.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 84KB; 590 x 765 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 

Photo #: 80-G-233270

Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington


Lashing a hammock for duty, in Barracks 184, 26 April 1944.
Men are (left to right):
Coxwain Third Class William Howard Trice;
Seaman Second Class James Armstrong;
Coxwain Third Class LeRoy Young, Master at Arms;
Seaman First Class Clifford Summers.
Note Young's rating badge and Master at Arms shield.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 84KB; 580 x 765 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 

Photo #: 80-G-233282

Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington


The "Jive Bombers" band, under the direction of Chief Petty Officer Brabenic, outside the base theater, 2 May 1944.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 595 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 

Photo #: 80-G-233284

Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington


Sailors doing calisthenics as part of their physical fitness program, 2 May 1944.
Note "N.A.S." athletic jacket worn by the group leader, at right.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 96KB; 740 x 600 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 

Photo #: 80-G-233283

Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington


Sailors exercising in the station swimming pool as part of their physical fitness program, 2 May 1944.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 117KB; 600 x 765 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 

Photo #: 80-G-233272

Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington


Sailors play soccer as part of their physical fitness program, 2 May 1944.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 119KB; 590 x 765 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 


For other images of African-Americans at N.A.S. Seattle during World War II, see:
Aircraft Maintenance; and
Steward's Mates School.

For other pictorial coverage of African-Americans during World War II, see the African Americans and the U.S. Navy -- World War II cover page.

For pictorial coverage of other eras, see the African Americans and the U.S. Navy cover page.

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11 December 1998