Spruance, Raymond Ames, 1886-1969

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz, King, and Spruance on board USS Indianapolis in Pacific, 1944

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

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.

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.