Papers, 1924-1953.

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Papers, 1924-1953.

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This collection contains personal and official papers of Rear Admiral Charles W. Gray. The collection spans the years 1924 to 1953, but most of the material dates from the 1930s through 1947. Four series are present in the collection. Series I, Biographical Information, 1925-1947, contains background information on Admiral Gray. Series II, Correspondence, 1924-1953, consists largely of official correspondence sent and received by Admiral Gray during his Navy career. A smaller amount of personal correspondence is present as well. Series III, Orders, 1924-1953, contains Gray's orders, assignments to temporary duty, and the attached endorsement pages. Series IV, Photograph, 1922, contains an autographed photo of President Warren G. Harding with an inscription congratulating the crew of USS New York on winning the 1922 Gunnery Trophy.

0.5 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7631442

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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