Papers, 1935-1979.

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Papers, 1935-1979.

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Correspondence and writings, 1935-1979. The bulk of the collection consists of personal and official correspondence regarding his naval career. There is a complete collection of his naval orders, 1938-1957. Much of the collection contains his published and unpublished articles, short stories and novels, including drafts. Shaw was a consultant to the motion picture industry for "The Caine Mutiny" and "Midway" and there are film scripts for these. There is an unpublished story of his life and marriage entitled "Cross Swords Forever" by his wife Elisabeth Shaw. Photographs and miscellany complete the papers.

9 linear ft. (21 boxes)

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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