1 5000 4 https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/6e1bb4224a2f3617e32c59a93fdc14d3.mp3 2cfe9178420e0a249c17ddf95cbfa7e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raanes, Elmer (Al) Description An account of the resource Al Raanes joined the merchant marine during World War II when he was just 16 years old. He sailed as part of an 80-ship convoy to the Philippines that included a cruiser carrying General MacArthur. While at sea in the Philippines Al fell from the rigging and wound up as the first patient on the hospital ship USS HOPE. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Elmer (Al) Raanes (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raanes, Elmer (Al) - Clip 14 Description An account of the resource Lack of recognition and compensation for the merchant marine Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English GI Bill Just Compensation https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/3aedf09069900d90640b5565c2a053e6.mp3 0c66554409eaf49649bbe2b529f185da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roberts, Robert Description An account of the resource Bob sailed as a cook in the Pacific during World War II where he witnessed the effects of war in Japan and Saipan. He later worked as a police officer for many years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Robert Roberts (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roberts, Robert - Clip 16 Description An account of the resource Effort to get retroactive benefits for the AMMV, meeting with Senator Harry Reid's staff Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English GI Bill Just Compensation https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/afd7baffa474c87a344e57796293b696.mp3 b701b8c53a1d6518d29597a56a751ddc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Description An account of the resource Miles trained as a radio operator at Hoffman Island in 1944 before making his first trip overseas to London. After the war, he made several trips to Europe with recovery supplies as part of the Marshall Plan. He was later drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Miles McMahon (interviewee) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles - Clip 22 Description An account of the resource Thoughts on exclusion from the GI Bill, thoughts on the sea Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Education Fight for Benefits GI Bill Just Compensation https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/c339276d0134ba1723ad75875b74371e.mp3 47fde54e320777f28a99b70ab63e27a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elliott, Jay Description An account of the resource Jay took a job on a dredge boat on the Mississippi River after graduating high school. When the U.S. entered World War II, Jay joined the merchant marine and worked as an engineer after training on Chesapeake Bay. After the war he began a long career as a printer and photographer. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Jay Elliot (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elliott, Jay - Clip 2 Description An account of the resource Graduates high school and takes a job waiting tables on a dredge boat on the Mississippi River; hears advertisements to join the merchant marine, decides to join and is confident that FDR will grant merchant marine GI Bill rights Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English FDR GI Bill Mississippi River