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Taussig, Edward David, 1847-1921

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Letterbook of Rear Admiral Edward D. Taussig, 1888-1890

 File — Box 16x: Series I; Series II
Identifier: MSC-097- Series I
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of fifteen boxes of papers and two slipcases that document Taussig's life and naval career from 1884 to 1947. The papers are divided in to eight series: Correspondence, diaries and journals, published and unpublished writings, fitness and medical reports, subject files, miscellaneous imprints, hooks and newspapers and photographs.Series I, personal correspondence, contains letters sent to his parents, his brother Hawley and female cousins from the U.S. Naval Academy and subsequent assignments through 1917. There are both holograph and typed copies. Personal correspondence received includes letters from ADM John Jellicoe, RN and ADM Lewis Bayly, RN. Official navy correspondence contains requests for leave, promotions, orders, and claims. The letters are arranged chronologically.The larger portion of the correspondence treats the publicity created by Taussig's Senate testimony in 1940, where he predicted war wilh Japan in the Pacific. He received letters in support of his views and critical of his censure by President Roosevelt. These files are arranged alphabetically. In addition, there are several letters to Captain Paul B. Ryan from Taussig's son and daughter regarding his editing of the diary from the USS Wadsworth.Holograph journals and diaries compose Series II. They include a journal of the Spanish American War kept aboard USS New York in 1898, one of the Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion,...
Dates: 1888-1890

Edward D. Taussig papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSC-263
Abstract

Official letters and naval orders, 1875-1909; Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, 1893; Journal of the cruise of USS Narragansett, 1870-1873; Watch, Quarters and Station Book, USS Trenton; Subject file regarding command of the Naval Unit, Columbia University, 1918-1919; Photographs; Newspaper clippings, 1908-1910; Miscellany, including certificate, obituary, and reports. Papers of Joseph Taussig, including letter, 1909; Grades from U.S. Naval Academy, 1895, 1897 and two U.S. Naval Academy Athletic programs, 1898. Papers of Paul Taussig including letters regarding his application for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy, 1891-1892; Letters sent, 1889, 1891-1893; U.S. Naval Academy grades, 1894; An account of the summer cruise, 1893, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1870 - 1919

Joseph K. Taussig papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSC-097
Abstract

Personal correspondence, including letters sent to his parents and other relatives, 1884–1933; Official correspondence, regarding naval matters, 1901–1927, and letters sent and received regarding testimony before U.S. Senate Committee on the possibility of war with Japan, 1940; Miscellaneous correspondence regarding manuscripts prepared by Paul Ryan, 1984–1987; Diaries and journals from USS Wadsworth, 1917; USS Little, 1918 and USS Trenton, 1926–1927; Articles and unpublished manuscript entitled “The Queenstown Patrol” edited by Paul Ryan; Fitness and medical reports, 1901–1947; Career and personal photographs, 1883–1947; Subject Files on commissioning of USS J. K. Taussig (DE 1030) and on Admiral Edward D. Taussig and U.S. Flag raising on Wake Island, 1898; Books, including Book of Naval Songs; Miscellany, including certificates, imprints and citations, 1899–1967; Newspaper clippings, 1895–1950.

Dates: 1884 - 1967

"The Relation of our Geographical Position to our National Defense Problem," by Edward D. Taussig, undated

 File — Box 13: Series V; Series VI; Series VII, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSC-097- Series VI
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of fifteen boxes of papers and two slipcases that document Taussig's life and naval career from 1884 to 1947. The papers are divided in to eight series: Correspondence, diaries and journals, published and unpublished writings, fitness and medical reports, subject files, miscellaneous imprints, hooks and newspapers and photographs.Series I, personal correspondence, contains letters sent to his parents, his brother Hawley and female cousins from the U.S. Naval Academy and subsequent assignments through 1917. There are both holograph and typed copies. Personal correspondence received includes letters from ADM John Jellicoe, RN and ADM Lewis Bayly, RN. Official navy correspondence contains requests for leave, promotions, orders, and claims. The letters are arranged chronologically.The larger portion of the correspondence treats the publicity created by Taussig's Senate testimony in 1940, where he predicted war wilh Japan in the Pacific. He received letters in support of his views and critical of his censure by President Roosevelt. These files are arranged alphabetically. In addition, there are several letters to Captain Paul B. Ryan from Taussig's son and daughter regarding his editing of the diary from the USS Wadsworth.Holograph journals and diaries compose Series II. They include a journal of the Spanish American War kept aboard USS New York in 1898, one of the Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion,...
Dates: undated

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Archival Object 2
Collection 2
 
Subject
China -- History -- Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901 1
Philippines -- History -- Philippine American War, 1899-1902 1
Spanish-American War, 1898 1
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, American 1