Naval War College (U.S.)

Papers: Notebook of memoranda, letters, notices, invitations, programs for Schonland Hall Dedication, 1985; Notebook of 20th Anniversary celebration of the dedication of Schonland Hall, including planning information, 2005; Dedication of Schonland Room, notice, SWOS, 2006; Correspondence and news clippings regarding Rodney Schonland and photographs of the Schonland family; SWOS Damage Control Training Class list, 1994, and Department materials; SWOS 1997 Command History; Dedication brochur for RADM Herbert E. Schonland Room, 2006, Remarkds and Command Notice; Mockups of H.E. Schonland Award, Citation for Medal of Honor, Schonland Hall, and Biography of RADM Schonland and SWOS Damage Control Training Division; Two taps of interviews conducted with RADM Schonland, 1942 and 1944, Cliff House Interview, 1950 and War Front reporter, 1952; Dedication Plaque, Scholand Hall; USS San Francisco (CA 38) Gunfire Damage Report, November 12-13, 1942; Neck Ribbon, Medal of Honor; Plaque of Schonland Hall.

Copy of 20 August 1971 status briefing for the Second International Seapower Symposium. This brief addresses the status of invitations to foreign representatives and U.S. Navy official delegates, the tentative symposium schedule and the budget breakdowns for transportation, accommodations, subsistence and other categories.

11x14 black and white group photo of the Secretariate, March 1946

Compilations of articles, portions of books and government documents used in Strategy, National Security Decision Making, and Operations Department Curriculum.

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.

Past Naval War College President, RADM Shoshana Chatfield, is interviewed about her tenure as president, 2019-2023. Chatfield reflects on her decision to accept the position, which was a welcomed but unexpected opportunity. She addresses major themes of her presidency, including needed organizational and cultural changes, the unforeseen impacts of the COVID pandemic, and the college’s relationship with past, present, and future students. She also remarks on some personal highlights, such as the role her husband played as the first male PNWC spouse, NWC's heritage, and her involvement with students.

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Potvin, Simmone Dupis, 1922. Reminiscences of a WWII enlisted WAVE. Includes youth in Woonsocket, R.I.; Left high school to work in the mills; Influenced by brother-in-law to join the Navy; Patriotism a motive; Sworn in WAVES in 1944; Trained at USNTS (WR), Bronx, N.Y.; Qualified as a Yeoman; Sta­ tioned in Arlington, Va. at BuPers as a File Clerk; Lived in Quarters K; Socialized with other WAVES; Weekend leaves; Present at FDR's Funeral and ADM Nimitz's Homecoming; V:J Day Cel­ ebrations; Discharged in Feb 1946; WAVES service was a positive experience; Impact of WAVES service on personality and life; Maintained friendships from the WAVES; Marriage, 1947; Mem­ ber WAVES National and Ocean State WAVES.

This collection consists of correspondence, logbooks, photographs, publications, and other papers relating to the Sims and Hitchcock families, particularly Admiral William S. Sims, his wife Anne Hitchcock Sims, and her father Ethan Allen Hitchcock. These papers detail the families’ personal lives and relationships as well as the careers of Adm. Sims and Ethan Allen Hitchcock.