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Naval War College (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Richard W. Bates papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-028
Abstract

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as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.

Dates: 1915-1973

Collection of Newport Area photographs and records

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-389
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs, minutes, correspondence, newspaper articles, and programs pertaining to Naval War College studies, buildings, people, and events. The collection also includes photographs and correspondence of events in Newport.

Dates: 1951 - 2009

International Seapower Symposium records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-22
Abstract

The International Seapower Symposium (ISS) is a biennial meeting held at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), hosted by the Chief of Naval Operations and the President, U.S. Naval War College. This record group consists of correspondence, reports, publications, photographs, audio cassettes, digital media (floppy disks and compact discs, etc), and digital files documenting the organization and proceedings of each symposium.

Dates: 1969-

Naval War College Presidents records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Dates: 1876-1987

Remarks at NWC graduation exercises, 1948 May 15

 Item — Box 4A, Folder: 17
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents

Remarks given by Admiral R. A. Spruance, President Naval War College, at the NWC graduation exercises on 1948 May 15.

Dates: 1948 May 15

Benedict J. Semmes papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSC-063
Abstract

Correspondence, including personal and official Naval War College letters and naval orders, 1931–1987; Speeches, undated–1972; Writings, including articles of Mrs. Semmes, 1958–1973; Semmes Family genealogy; Miscellany, including career and family photographs, newspaper clippings, certificates, programs, booklets, and invitations, 1944–1987.

Dates: 1931 - 1987

Joseph C. Strasser papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSC-170
Content Description

Correspondence, personal letters sent and received during his Naval War College presidency, 1990–1995 and his immediate prior assignment, 1988–1990; Speeches, 1988–1994; Subject Files, 1990–1991. Black and white and color portrait photographs.

Dates: 1962 - 1997

"The Future Role of Naval Forces", 1947 Jan 8

 Item — Box 4A, Folder: 17
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents

Address delivered by Admiral Spruance at the National War College in Washington, D.C. on 1947 January 8 on the future role of naval forces.

Dates: 1947 Jan 8