Audio recording, 1974 Mar 9-16
Scope and Contents
Buell speaks with Adm and Mrs. Pihl about their recollections of Adm King.
On Part 1 the recording starts with Adm Pihl being interviewed by Buell. Buell begins his interview with Mrs. Pihl at 56:39.
On Part 2 the recording starts with Adm Pihl being interviewed by Buell. Buell begins his interview with Mrs. Pihl at 57:04.
Part 3 features Charlotte Pihl only. Mrs. Pihl discusses her recollections of Adm Ernest J. King. Among other topics, the pair discuss King's personality traits that made him able to lead during WWII as well as his feelings for the US Navy and other international personalities such as Churchill and Carl Vinson. Mrs. Pihl ends the conversation by describing how King acted at parties.
Dates
- Creation: 1974 Mar 9-16
Creator
- From the Collection: Buell, Thomas B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Whitehill, Walter Muir, 1905-1978 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
3 Cassettes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
Previously: Ms.Coll. 37, Box 20.
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository