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Spruance, Raymond Ames, 1886-1969

 Person

Found in 109 Collections and/or Records:

North Pacific Ocean hydrographic chart, 1919 Oct

 File — Map case 6, Drawer: 1
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 035
Scope and Contents

United States Navy Hydrographic Office chart "North Pacific Ocean, Middle Part" (October, 1919), used in research of the Battle of Midway, June 4-7, 1942 and containing markings by Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance, USN. The chart was used in discussions with Admiral Spruance.

Dates: 1919 Oct

Notes for a talk before the RI Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, 1947 May 5

 Item — Box 4A, Folder: 17
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents

Notes used by Admiral Spruance for his talk before the Rhode Island Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of the America at the Hope Club in Providence.

Dates: 1947 May 5

Notes for speech at Harvard University, 1948 Apr 20

 Item — Box 4A, Folder: 17
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents

Notes for a speech on naval strategy given at Harvard on 1948 April 20.

Dates: 1948 Apr 20

Opening address, 1946 Jul 13

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: RG-16
Content Description From the Collection:

This collection consists of transcipts of addresses delivered by staff and guest speakers at U.S. Naval War College opening days, graduation exercises, Convocations, and other special events.

Dates: 1946 Jul 13

Outline for speech at Armed Forces Staff College, 1947 Nov 14

 Item — Box 4A, Folder: 17
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents

Outline for a speech given by Admiral R. A. Spruance at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia on 1947 November 14 summarizing the responsibilities of the commander of a joint overseas operation.

Dates: 1947 Nov 14

Outline of talk to students of Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts College, 1947 Jan 15

 Item — Box 4A, Folder: 17
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Dates: 1947 Jan 15

R.A. Spruance, circa 1926-1927

 Item — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 25
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B- Item 100.4921
Scope and Contents

5x7 black and white photo of Spruance when he was a NWC student, 1926-1927

Dates: circa 1926-1927

Raymond A. Spruance, circa 1937-1960

 File — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 25
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B

Raymond A. Spruance reminiscences, 1945 Mar

 File — Box 16, Folder: 25
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 297
Scope and Contents

Reminiscences of Admiral Spruance as related by Dr. David Willcutts, Fifth Fleet Medical Officer, His account includes comments on Spruance's personality and character, the invasion of Okinawa, the surrender of Japan, the repatriation of allied POWs, conditions on postwar Japan and medical aspects of his wartime service.

Dates: 1945 Mar

Raymond Spruance, circa 1926

 Item — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 25
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B- Item 100.4913
Scope and Contents

4x5 photo of Spruance when he was commander in 1926

Dates: circa 1926

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Archival Object 98
Digital Record 6
Collection 5
 
Subject
photographs 32
speeches (documents) 12
research notes 5
Midway, Battle of, 1942 3
Ambassadors -- United States -- History 2