Chadwick, French Ensor, 1844-1919

Black and white 8x10 photograph of the College of Naval Warfare Class of 1902 outside of Luce Hall; photo marked: "Naval War College Class 1902, ADM. Chadwick, President."

This collection contains photographs and negatives depicting numerous events and personnel (faculty, staff and students) from the Naval War College, the surrounding commands on Naval Station Newport and Narragansett Bay, and various scenes from naval history. The collection was likely used for staff reference and for Naval War College Museum displays.

The photographs cover the history of Coasters Harbor Island from when it was a Naval Training Station in the late 19th century through its transition to current Naval Station Newport. The photographs in this collection have many unique to the Naval War College, but some are duplicates found at the National Archives or other repositories. The photographs in this collection show the evolution of the naval presence in Newport and how naval activity transformed much of the area before, during and after the major wars.

Black and white 5x7 photograph of RADM French E. Chadwick, the President of the Naval War College from 1900-1903.

Black and white 5x7 photograph of RADM French E. Chadwick, the President of the Naval War College from 1900-1903.

Black and white 8x10 photograph of Stephen B. Luce seated in the center with the NWC staff and class of 1902. Also pictured is NWC President French E. Chadwich seated second from the right.