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Administrative Records
Richard W. Bates papers
The personal papers of Rear Admiral Richard W. Bates (1892-1973) cover the years 1915-1973. He was a commanding officer on many ships in the Navy. His collection consists of correspondence, subject files, writings, speeches, and miscellaneous items. The papers are arranged in four series based on an established file system. They mainly encompass Bates career as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.
Collection of Stephen B. Luce and Alfred T. Mahan letters
This collection includes five letters from Stephen B. Luce, founder of the U.S. Naval War College, and one letter from Alfred T. Mahan, esteemed naval officer and historian.
Early records of the U.S. Naval War College
Correspondence, memoranda, lists, contracts, inventories, military and naval orders, and plans regarding the early administration and curriculum of the Naval War College, new building construction, and items relating to the establishment of a naval coaling station in Narraganset Bay. Also included are journals and letterpress copybooks kept by past NWC presidents Charles Stockton and French Chadwick.
Alfred Thayer Mahan papers
This collection consists of lectures, letters, and other documents kept by Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer, renowned maritime historian, and past president of the Naval War College.
Naval War College Presidents records
Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.
Joseph C. Strasser papers
Correspondence, personal letters sent and received during his Naval War College presidency, 1990–1995 and his immediate prior assignment, 1988–1990; Speeches, 1988–1994; Subject Files, 1990–1991. Black and white and color portrait photographs.