The Snapshots in Time Collection
Navy Personnel and Guests at a Social Gathering/Club Event, USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) Collection, WWII Era
Sailors and guests gather for an evening of music and socializing at a club associated with USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) personnel during World War II. The African American steward seen serving in the foreground reflects the U.S. Navy's racially segregated steward's branch, a defining feature of Navy service at the time. Project: 218428