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biographical sketches

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Filmer collection of Low family papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSC-390
Abstract

This collection consists of papers related to the family of Admiral Francis S. Low, distinguished Navy officer who graduated from the Naval War College and served during World War II. It includes two letters of thanks to Mrs. Alice Paul Requa Low from Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Genevieve de Galard. It also includes a memoir entitled "A Personal Narrative of my Association with Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, U.S. Navy," written by Low.

Dates: 1954-1961

Francis S. Low biographical information, 1956 Jul

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSC-390
Scope and Contents

Brief biographical information on Admrial Francis Scott Low with details on his family, education, and naval career up until July 1956.

Dates: 1956 Jul

Francis S. Low papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-360
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1915-2000; Majority of material found within 1915-1963