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Photograph CAPT Joseph C. Spitler looking at rare books in the Mahan Library, 1959 Oct 13

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 29
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.5629
Photograph of CAPT Joseph C. Spitler looking at rare books in the Mahan Library
Photograph of CAPT Joseph C. Spitler looking at rare books in the Mahan Library

Scope and Contents

Black and white 8x10 photograph of CAPT Joseph C. Spitler, Course in Naval Warfare (CNW), taken October 13, 1959. Photograph marked: "Captain Joseph C. Spitler, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion S. Spitler of 1003 Grove Avenue, Lufkin, Texas was recently advanced to the rank of Captain while attending the United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Spitler is pictured in the rare books section of the Mahan Library at the War College. Established in 1884, the War College is the oldest graduate military college in the United States. It is presently under the command of Vice Admiral Stuart H. Ingersoll, United States Navy."

Dates

  • Creation: 1959 Oct 13

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints ; 8x10

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

General

Old Folder Title - Naval War College; Portraits; S

Genre / Form

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
686 Cushing Rd
Newport RI 02841 US