Correspondence, including personal and official Naval War College letters and naval orders, 1931–1987; Speeches, undated–1972; Writings, including articles of Mrs. Semmes, 1958–1973; Semmes Family genealogy; Miscellany, including career and family photographs, newspaper clippings, certificates, programs, booklets, and invitations, 1944–1987.

Correspondence, personal letters sent and received during his Naval War College presidency, 1990–1995 and his immediate prior assignment, 1988–1990; Speeches, 1988–1994; Subject Files, 1990–1991. Black and white and color portrait photographs.