Papers, 1914-1960.

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Papers, 1914-1960.

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Vice Admiral Edward L. Cochrane served with distinction as the Chief of the Bureau of Ships throughout World War II. In that capacity, he was directly responsible for the Navy's massive shipbuilding and maintenance program from November 1942 until November 1946. The papers include documents pertaining to the reorganization of the Bureau of Ships during World War II as well as transcripts of official speeches given by Admiral Cochrane during his term as head of that Bureau. Additionally, there are many personal papers and photographs relating to the Admiral's close association with civilian Naval Architecture and engineering organizations.

2.5 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7622936

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy. From the description of Papers, 1914-1960. (Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command). WorldCat record id: 50233202 ...