The Salvo and The Prevention of Venereal Diseases
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Salvo is the ship’s newsletter, printed on board the ship and under the direction of the Commanding Officer. It contains news from inter-vessel sports events, information about events on and around the ship, and other pertinent and/or interesting information. The four issues in this collection are all from 1939. Publication location changes with port location.
The pamphlet on “The Prevention of Venereal Diseases” was part of a larger initiative by the U.S. Military to prevent venereal diseases in the army and navy. The pamphlet contains advice on what venereal disease is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you get it. Note on the back of the pamphlet: "USS New Mexico 11-29-37--5M"
Dates
- 1937 - 1939
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: New Mexico (Battleship) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us