Content Description From the Collection: The William L. Mullin papers were presented thr.ough the Naval War College Foundation in two lots. The first and larger came from Mullin's wife, Mrs. Marcia Mullin, in 1973. The second, consisting for the most part of naval intelligence publications, was presented by his godson, Professor John B. Hattendorf, in 1979.Mullin served on active duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945 as an air combat intelligence officer in the South West Pacific. He served on the staff of Commander, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Philippine Sea Frontier and Intelligence Officer for Patrol Bombing Squadron 33. His work involved both evaluation of current operations and the training of aviators in the recognition of enemy ships and vessels. At the end of the war, he was involved in the search for aviators held as prisoners of war in China and on Taiwan. Taken together, his personal and official papers provide a remarkably complete view of a naval lieutenant's life and duties in the South West Pacific during the final years of the war.The papers are divided into four series. Series I comprises correspondence with Mrs. Mullin, family and friends. Although Mullin's letters to his wife were subject to censorship regulations, the contents allow a knowledgeable person to read a great deal between the lines. However, the particular value of the letters lies in the view they present of service life. Series II, miscellaneous...

Content Description From the Collection: The William L. Mullin papers were presented thr.ough the Naval War College Foundation in two lots. The first and larger came from Mullin's wife, Mrs. Marcia Mullin, in 1973. The second, consisting for the most part of naval intelligence publications, was presented by his godson, Professor John B. Hattendorf, in 1979.Mullin served on active duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945 as an air combat intelligence officer in the South West Pacific. He served on the staff of Commander, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Philippine Sea Frontier and Intelligence Officer for Patrol Bombing Squadron 33. His work involved both evaluation of current operations and the training of aviators in the recognition of enemy ships and vessels. At the end of the war, he was involved in the search for aviators held as prisoners of war in China and on Taiwan. Taken together, his personal and official papers provide a remarkably complete view of a naval lieutenant's life and duties in the South West Pacific during the final years of the war.The papers are divided into four series. Series I comprises correspondence with Mrs. Mullin, family and friends. Although Mullin's letters to his wife were subject to censorship regulations, the contents allow a knowledgeable person to read a great deal between the lines. However, the particular value of the letters lies in the view they present of service life. Series II, miscellaneous...

Content Description From the Collection: The William L. Mullin papers were presented thr.ough the Naval War College Foundation in two lots. The first and larger came from Mullin's wife, Mrs. Marcia Mullin, in 1973. The second, consisting for the most part of naval intelligence publications, was presented by his godson, Professor John B. Hattendorf, in 1979.Mullin served on active duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945 as an air combat intelligence officer in the South West Pacific. He served on the staff of Commander, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Philippine Sea Frontier and Intelligence Officer for Patrol Bombing Squadron 33. His work involved both evaluation of current operations and the training of aviators in the recognition of enemy ships and vessels. At the end of the war, he was involved in the search for aviators held as prisoners of war in China and on Taiwan. Taken together, his personal and official papers provide a remarkably complete view of a naval lieutenant's life and duties in the South West Pacific during the final years of the war.The papers are divided into four series. Series I comprises correspondence with Mrs. Mullin, family and friends. Although Mullin's letters to his wife were subject to censorship regulations, the contents allow a knowledgeable person to read a great deal between the lines. However, the particular value of the letters lies in the view they present of service life. Series II, miscellaneous...

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This collection consists of correspondence, reports, publications, photographs, audio cassettes, digital media (floppy disks and compact discs, etc.), and digital files regarding the International Seapower Symposium. These records document the organization and proceedings of each symposium and include speeches, presentations, schedules, programs, reports, and other materials used and referenced at each symposia. The extent of records for each symposium varies.

Records from 1969-1976 contain folders for each country that had an officer attending the symposium. Within these folders are correspondence, biographical and career information, and their travel arrangements. Also found within this record group are speeches and reports from symposia were established due to the influence of the International Seapower Symposium. These include the 1972 Regional Seapower Symposium, hosted biannually in Venice for naval leaders from Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to discuss common challenges, and the 1973 Hague Symposium, held annually to focus on post-conflict transitions and international justice.

Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This collection consists of correspondence, reports, publications, photographs, audio cassettes, digital media (floppy disks and compact discs, etc.), and digital files regarding the International Seapower Symposium. These records document the organization and proceedings of each symposium and include speeches, presentations, schedules, programs, reports, and other materials used and referenced at each symposia. The extent of records for each symposium varies.

Records from 1969-1976 contain folders for each country that had an officer attending the symposium. Within these folders are correspondence, biographical and career information, and their travel arrangements. Also found within this record group are speeches and reports from symposia were established due to the influence of the International Seapower Symposium. These include the 1972 Regional Seapower Symposium, hosted biannually in Venice for naval leaders from Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to discuss common challenges, and the 1973 Hague Symposium, held annually to focus on post-conflict transitions and international justice.

Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This collection consists of correspondence, reports, publications, photographs, audio cassettes, digital media (floppy disks and compact discs, etc.), and digital files regarding the International Seapower Symposium. These records document the organization and proceedings of each symposium and include speeches, presentations, schedules, programs, reports, and other materials used and referenced at each symposia. The extent of records for each symposium varies.

Records from 1969-1976 contain folders for each country that had an officer attending the symposium. Within these folders are correspondence, biographical and career information, and their travel arrangements. Also found within this record group are speeches and reports from symposia were established due to the influence of the International Seapower Symposium. These include the 1972 Regional Seapower Symposium, hosted biannually in Venice for naval leaders from Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to discuss common challenges, and the 1973 Hague Symposium, held annually to focus on post-conflict transitions and international justice.

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Records of the Director, CNWS, including correspondence files regarding administrative matters, 1971–1995; Records of the Director, CAR/ARP, including correspondence files, 1976–1979; Minutes of meetings of Center for Advanced Research, 1972–1979; Advanced Research Program student applications and research proposals, 1973–1980; Advanced Research Program non-college applications and research proposals, 1973–1980; CAR/ARP unclassified student research papers, 1972–2000; CAR/ARP classified student research papers, 1972–2000; Strategic Studies Group, classified and unclassified papers and reports, 1991–1996; CNWS Command Histories, 1993–1994; Decision Support Group, applications and evaluations, 1995; Strategy and Campaign Department, Conference materials and RUKUS War Game, 1991–1995, War Gaming Videocassettes, 1994, and photographs.

Content Description From the Collection: The William L. Mullin papers were presented thr.ough the Naval War College Foundation in two lots. The first and larger came from Mullin's wife, Mrs. Marcia Mullin, in 1973. The second, consisting for the most part of naval intelligence publications, was presented by his godson, Professor John B. Hattendorf, in 1979.Mullin served on active duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945 as an air combat intelligence officer in the South West Pacific. He served on the staff of Commander, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Seventh Fleet; Commander, Aircraft, Philippine Sea Frontier and Intelligence Officer for Patrol Bombing Squadron 33. His work involved both evaluation of current operations and the training of aviators in the recognition of enemy ships and vessels. At the end of the war, he was involved in the search for aviators held as prisoners of war in China and on Taiwan. Taken together, his personal and official papers provide a remarkably complete view of a naval lieutenant's life and duties in the South West Pacific during the final years of the war.The papers are divided into four series. Series I comprises correspondence with Mrs. Mullin, family and friends. Although Mullin's letters to his wife were subject to censorship regulations, the contents allow a knowledgeable person to read a great deal between the lines. However, the particular value of the letters lies in the view they present of service life. Series II, miscellaneous...

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Academic Courses and Published Writings. The bulk of the papers consist of notes and writings for courses in American History, American Diplomatic History, Military History, Problems in American Foreign Policy, Historiography, Contemporary U.S. History, and Modern European History, 1960-1980; Book reviews, lectures, published articles and books, 1962-1997;Programs and papers given at History Conferences and Symposia, 1960-1993;Subject files on U.S. Presidents, naval history topics, foreign policy, the military, modem war, the U.S. Navy,World War II. Notecards and microfilm complete the collection.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Academic Courses and Published Writings. The bulk of the papers consist of notes and writings for courses in American History, American Diplomatic History, Military History, Problems in American Foreign Policy, Historiography, Contemporary U.S. History, and Modern European History, 1960-1980; Book reviews, lectures, published articles and books, 1962-1997;Programs and papers given at History Conferences and Symposia, 1960-1993;Subject files on U.S. Presidents, naval history topics, foreign policy, the military, modem war, the U.S. Navy,World War II. Notecards and microfilm complete the collection.