Ernest Frey collection

Collection, MC/33

Administrative/Biographical History: Born in March 1904, Ernest Frey left school at age 16 and started his tenure at the New York Naval Shipyard as an apprenticed electrician to support his family after his father's death. He became an electrician in 1924 and continued working his way up from Quarterman to Foreman to, finally, Master Mechanic Ordnance by 1946. He retired from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in August of 1961.
Scope and Content: This collection contains Ernest Frey’s professional papers and effects during his employment at the Yard, mostly commemorating his service and achievements during his 40-plus year career. Collection includes his Master Mechanic safety helmets, a certificate and an anniversary medallion of the Master Mechanic and Foremen Association, Frey’s desk plaque, 2 issues of the Shipworker newsletter. A retirement testimonial, signifying 41 years of service and signed by several coworkers, rounds-out the collection.

System of Arrangement: This collection has no arrangement.
Access and Use: Conditions Governing Access This collection is open for research.; Conditions Governing Reproduction Material in this collection is made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The use must assume full responsibility for any use of the material, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced material. Please see the BNYDC Archives’ Policy on Access and Use for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish. Any material used for academic research or otherwise should be credited using the citation below.; Preferred Citation Published citations should take the following form: Identification of item, date (if known); Ernest Frey collection; MC/33; Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation Archives, Brooklyn, NY.
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