USS Marcus Island Homecoming Jamboree Program 1915 Ship Deck Entertainment

Journey back in time with this captivating program from the USS Marcus Island Homecoming Jamboree. This unique artifact captures the spirit of naval entertainment on May 13, 1915, featuring a "Jamboree" on the ship's deck. Imagine the excitement of sailors enjoying "Music Jokes Galore," "Hillbilly Tunes," and "Musical Comedy" performed by talented crew members like Frank Malinkey and Dan Rebecca. The program lists performers such as G.B. "Speed" Hill, Harold Ladd, Doc D.C. Jones, and the Rambling Troubadors, promising a night of laughter and song. It even highlights Marcus Island's own Gene Kruppa on drums. This piece of history is perfect for collectors of naval memorabilia, vintage ephemera, or anyone fascinated by early 20th-century shipboard culture. I