Ordnance notebook, 1909-1939

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Ordnance notebook, 1909-1939

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The Ordnance Notebook, begun in December 1909, is a single bound volume and runs to 206 pages of text. Kept by Ensign Herbert F. Leary, the Notebook contains his extensive descriptions and technical notes on armament production for the U.S. Navy. Some of the lengthiest descriptions are on the subjects of steel making, the production of ship's guns and armor plate, formulation and testing of smokeless powder, and The Bethlehem Steel Company. The entries are handwritten in ink and there are numerous hand-drawn diagrams throughout the text. A large number of photographs and blueprints have been pasted into the book as well to illustrate the discussion. Tables, charts, and graphs created during the testing of powder and equipment or used as manufacturing guides are found throughout the text.

0.25 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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