1. Contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA is the official repository for federal government records, and they may have photographs of the crews of these ships. You can search their online catalog or contact them directly to inquire about specific photographs.
2. Visit the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). The NHHC is the official repository for the U.S. Navy's historical records. They may have photographs of the crews of these ships in their collection. You can visit the NHHC in Washington, D.C., or contact them directly to inquire about specific photographs.
3. Check online databases. There are several online databases that contain historical photographs, including photographs of U.S. Navy ships and their crews. Some of these databases include:
- The Navy Historical Center Online Library
- The U.S. Naval Institute Photo Archive
- The NavSource Naval History Database
- The Ship Photos website
- The Historic Naval Ships Association website
4. Contact the ships' associations. There may be associations of former crew members for each of these ships. These associations may have photographs of the crews in their collections. You can contact the associations directly to inquire about specific photographs.
5. Search social media. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can be a great place to find historical photographs. You may be able to find photographs of the crews of these ships by searching for the ship names or the years in question.
6. Ask veterans or their families. If you know any veterans who served on these ships, or their families, they may have photographs of the crews. You can ask them directly if they have any photographs they would be willing to share.
7. Search local archives. Local archives in the areas where these ships were based may have photographs of the crews. You can contact the archives directly to inquire about specific photographs.