Papers, 1931-1993.

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Papers, 1931-1993.

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Biographical information; correspondence, chiefly letters received from publishers, readers, and friends regarding his books Clear the Bridge! and WAHOO, 1977-1991; writings include his 1931 midshipman's cruise diary and holograph drafts and typescripts of WAHOO, 1931-1987; subject files include background materials on the TANG and WAHOO used in writing his books as well as legal documents and patents for his inventions: pressure differential valve, pre-start lube injector, ball joints, and tripod construction; miscellany includes newspaper clippings, publishers' contracts, photographs, maps, charts, and diagrams of the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean area, 1949-1993.

3 linear ft. (3 boxes, 1 folio box)

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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