Charles Belknap letterbook, 1885-1896
Scope and Contents
Letterbook of Belknap kept during his assignments at the USNA where he was associated with the Graduate Association, 1885-1888 and as head of the Department of Applied Mechanics 1894-1896; his assignment at the Newport, RI, Torpedo Station, 1888, 1891-1894 where he developed a sound signal system and wrote reports & letters concerning gun cotton experiments; and reports & letters from service aboard USS KEARSARGE, 1888-1891.
Dates
- Creation: 1885-1896
Creator
- Belknap, Charles K., Jr. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 item (52 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Letterbook kept during USNA assignments, 1885-1888, 1894-1896, on USS Kearsarge, 1888-1891, and on assignment at U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI, 1888.
Subject
- United States Naval Torpedo Station (Newport, R.I.) (Organization)
- Kearsarge (Sloop) (Organization)
- United States Naval Academy (Organization)
Source
- Naval War College (U.S.). Foundation (Depositor, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository