Donald J. Ramsey papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence, logbooks, publications, and other papers relating to the career of Admiral Donald J. Ramsey. Of particular interest is five night order books, four of which detail Ramsey's experience as commander of the USS Hughes during the battles of Guadalcanal and Midway in 1942.
Dates
- Creation: 1922-1969
Creator
- Ramsey, Donald J., 1903-1968 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Conditions Governing Use
Material in this collection is in the public domain, unless otherwise noted.
Biographical note
Admiral Donald J. Ramsey (1903-1968) was a 1924 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and received his law degree from George Washington University in 1939. During his early years in the Navy, he was a graduate of the Naval War College’s law correspondence course and he received torpedo instruction at the Naval Torpedo Station on Goat Island in Narragansett Bay. Ramsey was the commanding officer of the destroyer USS Hughes and participated in the battles of Guadalcanal, Midway, and Santa Cruz. In recognition of his combat service during the Second World War, Ramsey was awarded the Navy Cross and the Silver Star.
Extent
0.83 Linear Feet (2 archival boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Admiral Donald J. Ramsey (1903-1968) was a 1924 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and received his law degree from George Washington University in 1939. This collection consists of papers and order books belonging to Admiral Donald J. Ramsey detailing his service in the navy. Of particular interest are Captain’s night order books that detail Ramsey’s experience as commander of the USS Hughes during the battles of Guadalcanal and Midway in 1942.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Anne Cuvelier, daughter of Admiral Ramsey (January 21, 2021)
Accruals
No accruals expected.
Processing Information
Removed rusty paper clips, re-housed entire collection into archival folders and boxes, arranged and described to current professional standards in 2022 August by Greg Bognich.
Subject
- Hughes (DD-410) (Organization)
- Raleigh (LPD-1) (Organization)
- Title
- Donald J. Ramsey papers, 1922-1969
- Status
- Dacs Finding Aid
- Author
- Greg Bognich
- Date
- 2022 August
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository