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Charles F. Barber oral history transcription, 1996

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 329
Charles F. Barber oral history transcription, 1996
Charles F. Barber oral history transcription, 1996

Scope and Contents

Barber, Charles F., 1917-. Reminiscences of his service in the Navy, 1941-1945, as flag secretary to ADM Raymond A Spruance in USS Indianapolis and USS New Mexico; Comments on Admirals Chester Nimitz, William F. Halsey, and Richmond K. Turner; Spruance's character, personality, habits, relations with staff, Japanese as enemy and the Naval War College; Postwar visits with Admiral Spruance.

Dates

  • Creation: 1996

Creator

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

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US Naval War College
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Newport RI 02841 US