Joseph C. Strasser photograph album of Fort Adams
Content Description
This collections consists of one photograph album presented to Admiral and Mrs. Joseph C. Strasser from residents of Fort Adams in Newport, RI. Fort Adams' residents compiled this album as a token of appreciation to the Strassers for their support in saving military and Naval War College housing on Fort Adams for future generations to enjoy. Photographs depict life on Fort Adams and describe the benefits of living there for naval families as well as letters of support for Fort Adams and a petition to halt the sale of the Fort Adams housing.
Dates
- Creation: 2003-2005
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Conditions Governing Use
Material in this collection is in the public domain, unless otherwise noted.
Biographical Note
RADM Joseph C. Strasser (1940-2019) served as the 46th president of the Naval War College, a position he held for five years, 1990-1995. He later served as the Executive Director of the Naval War College Foundation, 2000-2006.
Extent
0.04 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collections consists of one photograph album presented to Admiral and Mrs. Joseph C. Strasser from residents of Fort Adams in Newport, RI.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of RADM and Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) C. Strasser, 2018.
Source
- Strasser, Joseph C. (Donor, Person)
Geographic
- Status
- None
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository