Papers, 1931-1965.

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Papers, 1931-1965.

The bulk of the collection consists of subject files documenting assignments during Irving's naval career. These include materials on his assignments as CO, MTB Ron 23, 1943-1944; CO, USS Stormes, 1947-1949; and CO, USS Wyandot, Operation Deep Freeze IV. Miscellany includes newspaper clippings, citations, photographs, cruise books, books and articles on the Antarctic and memorabilia.

0.6 linear ft. (2 boxes)

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Stormes (Ship)

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Priestly, Raymond, 1886-

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Irving, Ronald K., 1912-1997.

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Ronald K. Irving, U.S. Naval officer, was born in Fayette, NY on August 9, 1912. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1935 and served in the Navy until he retired in 1965. He was in the Pacific Theatre during WWII and held various ship and shore assignments, including CO of USS Wyandot involved in Operation Deep Freeze IV in 1958. From the description of Papers, 1931-1965. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 46610078 ...

Wyandot (Ship)

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Operation Deep Freeze IV.

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Herbert (Ship)

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