Papers, 1876-1925.

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Papers, 1876-1925.

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Correspondence, letters sent and received, 1876-1925, of William S. Sims and his wife, Anne Hitchcock Sims. Typescript copies of personal letters sent to his parents, siblings, friends, and wife comment on his ship and shore assignments, including countries visited and their political situations, family matters, shipboard life and daily routine, social life in port, rebellions in the Caribbean and Sino-Japanese War, 1894-1895, acquaintances and contacts, naval policy, torpedo and gunnery practice. Daily letters from Anne Sims to William Sims discuss family matters, naval affairs, and politics, and include diaries of their children's activities. Letters sent and received of Anne H. Sims and her sisters Sarah Hitchcock Shepley and Margaret Hitchcock. Photographs are of the Sims family. Miscellany includes newspaper clippings and a poem.

12.5 linear ft. (25 boxes)

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8146772

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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