Papers, 1919-1962.

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Papers, 1919-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46885852

The collection consists of letters sent and received to military officers and civilians, 1937-1962; naval papers, including fitness reports, 1938-1962; correspondence course and training materials, reports, directives and working papers; subject files on military topics and his civilian board work; miscellany, with photographs and slides of ships and citations and awards; the writings of Bernard M. Baruch, Jr., 1919-1956.

4.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7571119

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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