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Doris Duke Cromwell's beau is plain Lt. (j.g.) James W. Robb
A "Society Today" gossip column from the New York World-Telegram describing James William Robb's relationship with heiress Doris Duke Cromwell, and rumors of their possible marriage.Transcript: "Current beau of Doris Duke Cromwell is Lieut. (j.g.)…
Nine Navy men killed by practice bomb from U.S. carrier
AP article about the accident that killed James William Robb on April 4, 1946. Transcript: "A bomb accidentally dropped on a group of observers in aircraft carrier training exercises in the Puerto Rican area killed nine men and wounded another. The…
Naval hero is killed in Caribbean, accidental bombing causes death of Cmdr. Robb
Newspaper clipping. Article likely from Staten Island Advance. Undated clipping; almost certainly April 1946. Describes the circumstances of the death of James W. Robb, as well as his military service. Transcript: "Nine Navy men, including…
Letter from Mary Pickford to James W. Robb, April 3, 1945.
Letter from Mary Pickford to James W. Robb, dated April 3, 1945. Transcript: "Dear Jimmy: You have been much in our thoughts and conversations. The other night saw Billy McDonald who said he had recently received a letter from you and that you had…
James William Robb beside plane, U.S. Navy, circa 1937-1942
James William Robb standing beside fighter plane, presumably taken in Pensacola, FL or Hawaii. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946.
James William Robb in naval pilot's uniform, circa 1937-1942
James William Robb. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Image caption: "Skipper Jim". Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946.
James William Robb, U.S. Naval portrait, circa 1937-1942
James William Robb. Undated photograph; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946
James William Robb, Navy portrait, circa 1937-1942
James William Robb. Undated photograph; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946.
James W. Robb with mother Rose and father, James Sr., 1944
James William Robb with mother Rose Robb (née Tucker) and father James Robb Sr., 1944. Names: Robb, Rose Elizabeth (née Tucker), 1881-1957; Robb, James William, 1912-1946; Robb, James, 1879-1947.