Title
Joseph Kristufek Relaxing in a Ready Room
Description
Photograph of Joseph Kristufek writing on his plotting board while he and fellow aircrewmen passing time in a ready room. Lt. Commander Richard Upson (left) and Lt. William Laliberte (right) play cards. This photograph is the subject of one of Lt. William F. Drapers paintings published in the October 1944 issue of National Geographic Magazine.
Context
Joseph Kristufek was a plank owner and Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II.
William Draper roomed with Kristufek while the combat artist was aboard the USS Yorktown.
William Draper roomed with Kristufek while the combat artist was aboard the USS Yorktown.
Accession #
2021.0011
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Primary Object Name
Photograph
Sub-Class Name
Graphic Documents
Class Name
Documentary Objects
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
