Navy Wives oral history transcription
Scope and Contents
Navy Wives. Reminiscences of Mrs. Marc Mitscher, wife of ADM Mitscher of WWII fame, and her years as a Navy wife. She tells of their courtship, marriage, early years together, long separations, his person ality, character and interests, along with impressions of naval officers she met, including ADM Nimitz. Mrs. Roy C. Smith recounts her early years in Annapolis, Md.; Her father, Philip Alger, founder of the USN! Proceedings; Early association with the Naval Academy, courtship and mar riage to Roy C. Smith, daily life and experiences in China in the 1920s; Duty at Naval Torpedo Sta tion, Newport, R.I., comments on Newport social life; Tours in Panama and Hawaii; Retirement in Newport and association with the Naval War College; Impression of ADM Kalbfus; Her hus band's final years and family matters.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- United States Naval Institute (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository