Percy Wright Foote Papers, 1905-1961

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Percy Wright Foote Papers, 1905-1961

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Career naval officer; aide to Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, 1918-1921; commander of the U.S.S. 1931-1933; senior inspector of shipyards in four states during World War II. Foote is best known for his heroic command of the U.S.S. which was torpedoed in 1918. Arkansas, President Lincoln, The collection includes letters of commendation, writings, clippings, photographs, and other items, chiefly relating to Percy Wright Foote's activities in European waters during World War I. This collection is particularly rich in photographs relating to Foote's career in the Navy.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Foote, Percy Wright, 1879-1961

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Career naval officer; aide to Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, 1918-1921; commander of the U.S.S. "Arkansas," 1931-1933; senior inspector of shipyards in four states during World War II. Foote is best known for his heroic command of the U.S.S. "President Lincoln," which was torpedoed in 1918. From the description of Percy Wright Foote papers, 1905-1961 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23186419 Percy Wright Foote was born 13 August 1879 in Roaring River, ...