Spanish-American War, 1898

Personal correspondence, including letters sent to his parents and other relatives, 1884–1933; Official correspondence, regarding naval matters, 1901–1927, and letters sent and received regarding testimony before U.S. Senate Committee on the possibility of war with Japan, 1940; Miscellaneous correspondence regarding manuscripts prepared by Paul Ryan, 1984–1987; Diaries and journals from USS Wadsworth, 1917; USS Little, 1918 and USS Trenton, 1926–1927; Articles and unpublished manuscript entitled “The Queenstown Patrol” edited by Paul Ryan; Fitness and medical reports, 1901–1947; Career and personal photographs, 1883–1947; Subject Files on commissioning of USS J. K. Taussig (DE 1030) and on Admiral Edward D. Taussig and U.S. Flag raising on Wake Island, 1898; Books, including Book of Naval Songs; Miscellany, including certificates, imprints and citations, 1899–1967; Newspaper clippings, 1895–1950.

4.5x6.5 black and white photo showing the burial of the Maine, casting her off.

5x7 black and white photo showing the last of the Maine during its burial

Letter to Rear Admiral French E. Chadwick regarding thefighting in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

3.5x5.5 black and white sub-post card showing USS Indiana, used during the Spanish-American War era

3.5x5.5 black and white sub-post card showing USS Iowa, used during the Spanish-American War era

3.5x5.5 black and white sub-post card showing USS Massachusetts, used during the Spanish-American War era

3.5x5.5 black and white sub-post card showing USS Oregon, used during the Spanish-American War era

3.5x5.5 black and white sub-post card showing USS Texas, used during the Spanish-American War era

3.5x5.5 black and white sub-post card showing USS Atlanta, used during the Spanish-American War era