The new naval base is equipped with modern facilities for recreation and relaxation for servicemen. Shown is a section of the library, where naval personnel, including WAVES (Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Service ) sit and read. Photo dated: June 14, 1943.
WAVES National (Organization) Navy-yards and naval stations--California--Los Angeles Naval libraries--California--Los Angeles Libraries--California--Los Angeles Sailors--California--Los Angeles Roosevelt Base San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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