Papers, 1939-1996.

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Papers, 1939-1996.

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The bulk of the collection consists of photographs and visual material consisting of photo albums, slides, films and VCR tapes of ships, shipmates and the submarine service. Correspondence treats mainly with the rescue of the Cochino as does the subject file and newspaper clippings. Information on the submarine Deep Quest is contained in the latter two series. The remainder of the collection contains Worthington's naval orders, war patrol logs, and citations, awards and memorabilia.

3.6 linear ft. (8 boxes)

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7566266

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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