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Box 2

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

Personal Letters sent, 1957 Apr 17 - 1957 May 24

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 26
Identifier: MSC-028- Series I
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series I, Correspondence, is divided into "personal" and "informal" letters, although there appears to be little difference between the two content wise. Bates maintained a voluminous correspondence with naval officers and civilians. Letters deal chiefly with career matters, family matters, and social life in Newport. Correspondents include Admirals Ernest J. King, Chester W. Nimitz, Raymond A. Spruance, William F. Halsey, Richmond K. Turner, Robert B. Carney, Edward Kalbfus, William S. Pye, and Richard L. Conolly. Also included are copies of letters of other naval officers, namely, Admirals King, Kinkaid, and Captain S. E. Morison, 1944-1953.

Dates: 1957 Apr 17 - 1957 May 24