Cushing, Leonard F., 1901-1962

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Naval architect.

From the description of Leonard F. Cushing papers, 1794-1959 (bulk 1926-1954). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80813086

Biographical Note

  • 1901, Oct. 27: Born, Weymouth, Mass.
  • 1922: Graduated, Fore River's Shipyard Training System, Quincy, Mass.
  • 1926: Commended by United States Navy for assisting in salvaging Submarine S-57 near Block Island, N.Y.
  • 1948: Supervisor of hull architecture, Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Mass.
  • 1952 - 1957 : Supervisor of preserving and restoring the Constitution (frigate)
  • 1955: Made an honorary citizen of Baltimore, Md.
  • 1959: Retired from the United States Navy
  • 1962, Feb. 8: Died, East Braintree, Mass.

From the guide to the Leonard F. Cushing Papers, 1794-1959, (bulk 1926-1954), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Leonard F. Cushing Papers, 1794-1959, (bulk 1926-1954) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
correspondedWith Burgess, Robert H. person
associatedWith Constellation (Frigate) corporateBody
associatedWith Constitution (Frigate) corporateBody
correspondedWith Eskew, Garnett Laidlaw, b. 1894 person
correspondedWith Friedel, Samuel N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1898-1979 person
correspondedWith Howard, W. E. Jr. person
correspondedWith Kilguss, Fred C. person
correspondedWith Parks, Burton M. person
correspondedWith Saltonstall, Leverett, 1892-1979 person
correspondedWith Scarlett, Charles person
correspondedWith Stephens, Russell M. person
correspondedWith Stewart, Donald person
correspondedWith Stewart, Donald person
associatedWith United States. Navy. corporateBody
correspondedWith Whittemore, J. R. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Subject
Naval architecture
Shipbuilding
Warships
Occupation
Naval architects
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Birth 1901

Death 1962

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