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Coleman J. Gadbaw, Jr. scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSC-371
Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of scrapbooks documenting the naval career of LCDR Coleman J. Gadbaw, Jr. from 1958-1974. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, military orders, certificates, photographs, correspondence, and other small souvenirs collected by Gadbaw throughout his career. His attendance at the Officers Training School in Newport in 1958 and the Naval War College in 1971 are recorded in these volumes. Also included is Gadbaw’s yearbook from his basic training in 1951 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and one cruise book from his tour of duty on the U.S.S. Charles F. Adams.

Dates: 1951-1974

Raymond A. Spruance papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSC-012
Scope and Contents The personal papers of Raymond A. Spruance, was donated to the Naval War College by Mrs. Spruance in 1970, only a year after the admiral's death. The collection contains eleven boxes of manuscript materials, along with memorabilia, including uniform items, medals, and Japanese Samurai swords. The papers focus, in the main, on the admiral's distinguished naval career, aspects of his ambassadorial appointnent, and his retirement years.Series I, Correspondence, consists of letters relating to his position as Commander of the Central Pacific Force, 1943-1944; the Battle of Midway, 1943; official orders and copies of messages sent relating to duty assignments, 1906-1950; and letters received and drafts of letters sent regarding naval matters. Other correspondence focuses on the Naval History Division Spruance biography by V ADM Emmet P. Forrestel. Spruance was not a particularly loquacious person and was reluctant to commit his thoughts to paper, hence the correspondence series is limited in both scope and quantity.Writings and speeches comprise Series II and Series III. Speeches consist of holograph drafts and typescripts given when Spruance was Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, President of the Naval War College, and in a retired status. His Naval War College thesis on Command, Naval War College lecture on Naval Tactics, notes made by Spruance for a book by E.B. Potter and the typescript of a 1965 Paris Match interview complete the writings...
Dates: 1898-1969 and undated

Manuscript Items

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-364
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of single manuscripts items from past NWC presidents, faculty, and staff, as well as other other naval officers and military service members from Rhode Island and the surrounding area. These items include correspondence, journals, reports, certificates, commissions, scrapbooks, and other ephemera that relate to the history of the U.S. Naval War College, the history of navies in the Narragansett Bay region, and the history of naval warfare and strategy.

Dates: 1783-2013 and undated

Collection of Newport Area photographs and records

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-389
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs, minutes, correspondence, newspaper articles, and programs pertaining to Naval War College studies, buildings, people, and events. The collection also includes photographs and correspondence of events in Newport.

Dates: 1951 - 2009

Neil C. Porter papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-350
Abstract

This collection consists of papers detailing Captain Neil C. Porter’s (1913-2015) life and career in the U.S. Navy and at the Naval War College. It also includes the diary of Lieutenant Commander Charles H. Ritt (1890-1965), his father-in-law.

Dates: 1919-1986; Majority of material found within ( 1933-1962)

Frank M. Snyder papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-137
Abstract

Frank M. Snyder (1926-2017 ) is a career naval officer who worked as a Professor and Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval War College. His papers include articles, research materials, speeches and lectures, audio and video cassette tapes, photographs, and scrapbooks relating to Snyder’s naval and professional academic career.

Dates: 1941-2010; Majority of material found within 1969-1994

Francis S. Low papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-360
Abstract

This collection contains manuscripts, books, articles, personal writings and items, and photographs primarily documenting Francis S. Low’s naval career. Low served in the Navy from 1915-1956, retiring at the rank of Admiral. He specialized in submarine warfare, playing an integral role in anti-U-boat tactics during World War II.

Dates: 1915-2000; Majority of material found within 1915-1963

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