Photograph of CAPT Joseph C. Spitler looking at rare books in the Mahan Library

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."