Papers, 1893-1989.

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Papers, 1893-1989.

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Correspondence, photographs and legal papers, chiefly 1941-1989. World War II letters regarding college, boot camp at the U.S. Naval Training Station, the Quartermaster School, Newport, RI and PT boat training, Melville, RI, and service in PTs 192 and 154. Letter received from his mother and sister regarding life on the home front. Photographs of Garfield, relatives, and friends. Legal documents treat a property easement dispute on Gerrish Island, Maine.

6.3 linear ft.; 10.5 x 5 x 12 in.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8135458

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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PT Squadron 192.

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Garfield, William E., 1924-2005.

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