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Naval War College (U.S.)

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Found in 728 Collections and/or Records:

Arlene Chilson oral history transcription, 1995

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 196
Scope and Contents

Oral History interview with Gunner's Mate, Arlene Chilson, who was assigned to NAS Corps Christ, Beeville and Kingsville Texas during WWII. Chilson joined the WAVES in 1944 and was trained as gunnery instructor in Pensacola, FL. Her reminiscences of her WAVES service in this unique specialty will be invaluable for a history of the WAVES in WWII. Chilson (nee Linne) was stationed in Corpus Christi NAS, Beeville, TX and Kingsville, TX. She remained in service until 1949 when her husband was transferred to another base.

Dates: 1995

Army and Navy Staff College records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-47
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of curricula, welcoming messages, and classroom exercices used during the Army and Navy Staff College course at the Naval War College from 1943-1945.

Dates: 1943-1945

Assignment of officers to the staff to naval warfare curriculum items, Academic Year 1956-1956-57, circa 1956

 File — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSC-350
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of military service records, flight log books, photographs, scrapbooks, and other materials relating to Neil C. Porter’s life and career in the United States Navy including his time as an instructor at the Naval War College. Also included in this collection is a diary from Porter’s father-in-law, Lt. Cdr. Charles H. Ritt, in which he details his experiences working at the Naval Training Station in Newport, R.I. before starting his tour of duty on the USS New York as an assistant paymaster.

Dates: circa 1956

Autograph Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSC-049
Content Description

Autographs of distinguished foreign officers who visited the Naval War College between 1957-1960. Signatures are on 8 1/2"x11" Naval War College Stationery.

Dates: 1957 - 1960

Barbara Brandt Wood oral history transcription, 1997

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 232
Scope and Contents

Wood, Barbara Brandt, 1921-. Reminiscences of a WWII WAVE officer who was the daughter of a naval officer. Graduated from Smith College in 1943 and enlisted in USN.June 1943; Trained at USNMS (WR), daily rou­ tine and classes; Remained at USNMS as instructor in ships, aircraft and ordnance and gave talks to civic organizations; Weekends in Newport, R.I.; Flying lessons; Assigned to Hydrographic Of­fice, Chart Revision Division, Suitland, Md.; Importance of updating charts for fleet; Social life and tennis games with flag rank officers; V:J Day in Washington, D.C.; Marriage in November 1945 in Newport, R.I.; Impression of Captain Mildred McAfee; Attended Harvard University for M.A. on GI Bill; Impact of WAVES service on life; Travel to Solomon Islands, 1995; Postwar Navy connections.

Dates: 1997

Barbara Gale Wheeler oral history transcription, 2001

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 272
Scope and Contents

Wheeler, Barbara Gale, 1924. Youth in Danielson, Conn.; Education, work experience at General Foods; Joined the en­ listed ranks of the WAVES, 1944; Training at U.S. Naval Training School (WR) , Hunter College, Assignment with the Hospital Corps; Attended Corps School, Bethesda, Md.; Assigned to Naval Base Hospital and Dispensary, Charleston, S.C.; Living quarters, roommates, and social life; Dis­ charged in 1946; Impact of service on her life; Member of Ocean State WAVES.

Dates: 2001

Barbara Tannerm Aldrich oral history transcription, 1997

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 234
Scope and Contents

Aldrich, Barbara Tanner, 1918-. Reminiscences of a WWII enlisted WAVE. Includes youth in Providence, R.I., graduate of Bradford College, attended School of Occupational Therapy, Boston, Mass.; Enlisted in the WAVES in December 1942; Training at USNTS (WR), Hunter College; Attended Radio School, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., for four months; Daily schedule and courses taken; As­ signed to Eastern Sea Frontier, NYC where she monitored and recorded messages; Work was in­teresting; Social life and recreation for service men and women; Promoted to radioman, First Class; Discharged October 1945; Attended RISD on GI Bill; Marriage in 1952; Impact of WAVES on her life.

Dates: 1997

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

B.B. (Bertha Beth) Freeman Davis oral history transcription, 1996

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 219
Scope and Contents

Davis, BB Freeman, 1920-. Reminiscences of a WAVE who served inWWII. Includes her youth in Providence, R.I., Smith College, 1942, Enlisted in WAVES; Trained at Women's Radio Boot Camp, Madison Wis.; As­ signed as radio operator, NAS, Corpus Christi, Tex.; Visit of FDR to the base; Entered Officer Corps; Trained at Smith College, Communication School, Mt. Holyoke College, 1944; Assigned to NAS, Pensacola, Fla., January 1944; NAS Honolulu, Hawaii; Detached in December 1945; WAVES a positive experience; Marriage and settled in Providence, R.I.

Dates: 1996

Bench on campus, circa 2000

 Item — Box 2: Series I; Series II, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.3006
Scope and Contents

4x6 color photo of a bench on campus ca. 2000

Dates: circa 2000