Naval War College (U.S.). Foundation

The personal papers of Rear Admiral Richard W. Bates (1892-1973) cover the years 1915-1973. He was a commanding officer on many ships in the Navy. His collection consists of correspondence, subject files, writings, speeches, and miscellaneous items. The papers are arranged in four series based on an established file system. They mainly encompass Bates career as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.

Correspondence, letters sent and received, including several of ADM Raymond A. Spruance, 1961-1998; writings, speeches, newspaper clippings, photographs and a history of the Naval War College, 1884-1958 by Paul Schratz. 1961-1998. Taped interview with Admiral John T. Hayward, 1961, and Admiral Arleigh Burke, 1962–1963, regarding the history of the Polaris submarine.