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1. "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough on the U.S.S. Houston initiating him into the "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep". The document is signed "Neptunus Rex." "Crossing the...
2. Red Burke, to O. B. Baer, Nov. 16, 1934 Red Burke, to O. B. Baer, Nov. 16, 1934 Handwritten letter from Red Burke to O. E. Baer, step-father of William "Tex" M. Slough, thanking him for a previous letter. He explains that they have not been able to receive or send mail in the past...
3. Subpeona for "Crossing the Line" ceremony Subpeona for "Crossing the Line" ceremony Subpeona for W. M. Slough for a "Crossing the Line" ceremony. "Crossing the Line" serves as an initiation rite celebrating sailors' first crossing of the equator and typically features costumed revelry....
4. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Aug. 23, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Aug. 23, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to 1/2 and 1/2's (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes that he is on the Heavy Crusier Houston and has been busy. He details...
5. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Feb. 10, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Feb. 10, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Ma and Pa (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) where he talks about the ship's plans for the following weeks. He also talks about the drills...
6. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 03, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 03, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to his most adorable mother and a swell old dad (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he details the ship's plans for the coming weeks....
7. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 24, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 24, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to mom and pop (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes about the drills the ship has been doing. He also talks about being on...
8. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 13, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 13, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Madre Mio (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he talks about his mother being ill. He wishes Oliver E. Baer a happy birthday.
9. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 6, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 6, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to mother (Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he describes being injured. He also encourages his brother Martin A. Slough to join the Navy.
10. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Blaine, WA, July 5, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Blaine, WA, July 5, 1935 Typed letter from Bill to Moms and Pops (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes that it may be a while until he can send another letter and that he won't...
11. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 10, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he details his experiences at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He picked up a few trinkets for those at home while on shore leave....
12. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, July 12, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, July 12, 1935 Typed letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes that he won't be able to send another letter for awhile. He then tells a story about his cousin Dorothy.
13. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, July 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, July 1934 Handwritten letter form Bill to Moms (his mother Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he asks to borrow money to visit Bob Ingersoll's family after discovering that he is related. He also discusses the possibility...
14. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he desribes how he spent his shore leave. He also details the ship's plans for the following weeks.
15. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Jan. 6, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Jan. 6, 1935 Handwritten letter from Tex (William M. Slough) to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) describing the drills he is doing and how his Christmas went.
16. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Mar. 11, 1936 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Mar. 11, 1936 Typed letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes that he turned down an offer to serve duty in Dallas. He talks about how important it is to him to make the next payrate....
17. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Nov. 26, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Nov. 26, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he lets her know what he would like for Christmas this year.
18. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Dec. 9, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Dec. 9, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes that they've been in dry dock, so they are extra busy and tired. He explains he only has five days for Christmas,...
19. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Feb. 14, 1936 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Feb. 14, 1936 Typed letter from Willyam (Tex) Nuts and Bolts (William M. Slough) to Mother of Mine (Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes that he passed his promotion exam. He also says that his ship will be in...
20. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], July 2, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], July 2, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his activities during seamanship week. He relates that he's been made Mr. Wood's orderly and a squad leader....
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