VIRTUAL EXHIBITS
Virtual Exhibits are a sample of artifacts we hold in the Museum’s archives and/or currently out on display in our Visitor’s Center.
If you’re a researcher, please contact our Archivist for more information: archives@lstmemorial.org
Karl Kae Knecht Collection
(1942-1945)
This talented Evansville local made a series of pencil & pen political/social sketches featured in the Evansville Courier newspaper from 1906 until 1960.
In this collection are some of the headline cover issues from the period of 1942-1945.
Disclaimer: These cartoons displayed reflect the attitudes and biases of their time. They may contain offensive racial and ethnic stereotypes that were common in wartime propaganda.
These views do not represent those of the USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. We present them for historical and educational context only.
Viewer discretion is advised.
McClelland Barclay Collection (1942-1945)
McClelland Barclay had a long time relationship with Navy, particularly in making Navy recruitment posters since WWI. He joined the Navy in 1940 and served until he was MIA while onboard USS LST 342 & was given a memorial burial at sea in 1943.
His work is prominently featured on the covers of The Invader (a popular newsletter issued at the Evansville Shipyard).
