photographs
Found in 18 Collections and/or 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as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.
Richard G. Colbert papers
The Colbert papers are comprised of Correspondence, Subject Files, Speeches, Miscellany, Classified Official Correspondence, and Classified Subject Files related to the military career of Richard G. Colbert. A majority of the collection were from Personal correspondence dated 1954-1973. These materials reflect his career in the United States Navy and his personal life surrounding his career. Restricted and classified items are included and access is permitted only to those with appropriate clearances.
Henry Kent Hewitt papers
Francis S. Low papers
This collection contains manuscripts, books, articles, personal writings and items, and photographs primarily documenting Francis S. Low’s naval career. Low served in the Navy from 1915-1956, retiring at the rank of Admiral. He specialized in submarine warfare, playing an integral role in anti-U-boat tactics during World War II.
NWC collection of photographs
Photographs and negatives depicting the history of the Naval War College and its Presidents, as well as surrounding areas throughout Aquidneck Island and Narragansett Bay. Also included are photographs from general Navy events and ships.
Photo of the first graduating class for the U.S. Naval Academy in Newport, circa 1861
8x10 black and white photo of the first graduating class from the Naval Academy when it was stationed in Newport, RI during the Civil War. The class is standing in front of the Old Stone Mill in Touro Park.
Dr. Nathaniel M. Sims collection of Sims and Hitchcock family papers
This collection consists of correspondence, logbooks, photographs, publications, and other papers relating to the Sims and Hitchcock families, particularly Admiral William S. Sims, his wife Anne Hitchcock Sims, and her father Ethan Allen Hitchcock. These papers detail the families’ personal lives and relationships as well as the careers of Adm. Sims and Ethan Allen Hitchcock.
US Naval Academy, circa 1865
5x7 black and white photo of the US Naval Academy in early 1865.
US Naval Academy, circa 1865
5x7 black and white photo of the US Naval Academy in late 1860s.
US Naval Academy, circa 1865
5x7 black and white photo of the US Naval Academy in either Newport or Annapolis