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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
Found in:
Naval War College Archives
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
Found in:
Naval War College Archives
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
Found in:
Naval War College Archives