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Re: Seeking records of "Canvas Hangers" during WWII
Lisha PennNov 12, 2019 8:54 AM (in response to Craig Muhonen)
1 person found this helpfulDear Mr. Muhonen,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
We searched the National Archives Catalog and located 19 series in the Records of the Coast Guard (Record Group 26) that may contain the information that you are seeking about the Canvas Hangers in Green Point, New York. For access to and/or copies, please contact the National Archives at Washington - Textual Reference (RDT2) via email at archives2reference@nara.gov.
You may wish to search these websites for additional information and other resources:
- USCG Historian’s Office
- Coast Guard Heritage Museum
- Harman Hawkins Collection
- WWII Auxiliary-Reserve
- Hooligan Navy: Sailing Yachts on Patrol During WWII
- Service Under Sail
- Description of a Canvas Hanger Annual Dinner Event
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!