United States Naval Academy
Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:
Richard W. Bates papers
The personal papers of Rear Admiral Richard W. Bates (1892-1973) cover the years 1915-1973. He was a commanding officer on many ships in the Navy. His collection consists of correspondence, subject files, writings, speeches, and miscellaneous items. The papers are arranged in four series based on an established file system. They mainly encompass Bates career as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.
Charles Belknap letterbook, 1885-1896
Letterbook kept during USNA assignments, 1885-1888, 1894-1896, on USS Kearsarge, 1888-1891, and on assignment at U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI, 1888.
Charles H. Baker letter book, 1871-1879
Copies of letters sent and received by Baker and Navy engineers regarding the condition of engines and boilers in USS Worcester, USS Shenandoah, USS Swatara and USS Richmond and an investigation of an explosion in USS Worcester; Letters to SECNAV R.W. Thompson regarding Baker’s complaint about the advancement of Chief Engineer Barttleman ahead of him on the Navy Register.
Christopher Raymond Perry Rodgers letter to Raymond Perry Rodgers, 1861 May 3
Letter to Raymond Perry Rodgers from his father, Christopher Raymond Perry, regarding preparations to move the Naval Academy from Annapolis, MD to Newport, RI in order to avoid capture by the Confederate Army, 1861 May 3. In the letter Rodgers updates his son about his family members and condition of the Anapolis campus, then encourages him to show loyalty to his country.
Richard G. Colbert papers
The Colbert papers are comprised of Correspondence, Subject Files, Speeches, Miscellany, Classified Official Correspondence, and Classified Subject Files related to the military career of Richard G. Colbert. A majority of the collection were from Personal correspondence dated 1954-1973. These materials reflect his career in the United States Navy and his personal life surrounding his career. Restricted and classified items are included and access is permitted only to those with appropriate clearances.
Excuse for lateness to recitation, 1865 Oct 14
Report submitted by Edward Taussig, Midshipman to Stephen B. Luce, Commandant of Midshipmen excusing his tardiness to recitation at the US Naval Academy, Newport.
Henry Kent Hewitt papers
Jesse T. D. Boehret thesis on William V. Pratt, 1971
Unpublished Masters Thesis entitled "An Admiral for All Seasons: Life and Career of William Veazie Pratt," Syracuse University, by Jesse T. D. Boehret.
J.G. Walker letter, 1868 Jun 10
Letter to Edwin Noyes from J. G. Walker, USNA, regarding class standing of Boutelle Noyes (son).