This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
The Orange County Historical Society works to document and preserve the history of the Southeastern Texas region along the Sabine River. They hold quarterly meetings and regularly publish information about the county's history.
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This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
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[3], 70 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
"This publication has been made possible by a grant from the Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation."
This book is part of the following collection of related materials.
Texas History Collection
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Orange County Historical Society (Tex.).The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II,
book,
October 2002;
Orange, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth312850/:
accessed April 26, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Orange County Historical Society.