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Box 9

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

Informal letters received, fragments and undated, 1971 Jan 18 - 1972 Dec 15

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 5
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: 1971 Jan 18 - 1972 Dec 15