Robert Gannon papers, 1943-1996.

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Robert Gannon papers, 1943-1996.

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The collection focuses on aircraft and torpedo research for Gannon's book, Hellions of the deep (1996), including research notes, photographs of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, oral history interviews, correspondence, illustrations, and line drawings. Also includes research material on sailplanes and soaring for his book, Half mile up without an engine (1982).

4 cubic ft.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7379424

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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United States Naval Torpedo Station (Newport, R.I.)

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The U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI, was established in 1869 on Goat Island and remained there until 1951. It was the site where torpedoes were manufactured and tested. From the description of Papers, 1905-1953. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 756836678 The Naval Torpedo Station in Newport, RI was established in 1869, and was the first naval command in Narragansett Bay. From the description of Photograph album, 1905. (Naval War College). WorldCat...

United States. Navy

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Gannon, Robert.

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