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Williams (Barbara) papers
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Description
Archive, primarily photographs, chronicling the U.S. Navy career of Barbara Williams, much of what was spent stationed at Pearl Harbor. Materials include a typescript first-hand account of the attack on Pearl Harbor, an album of photographs depicting the attack of December 7, 1941, an album of photographs portraying Pearl Harbor in 1954, an Operation VIP Welcome Program from 1954, four signed photos of prominent Navy personnel (including Admiral Felix B. Stump), two additional albums of photographs portraying the career and places visited by Williams, and more.
Background
Captain Barbara M. Williams served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor in the 1940s and 1950s. She was evidently from California, as one signed photograph sent to her reads "Best regards to my fellow Californian Capt. Barbara M. Williams."
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet one half box and one flat box
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-pub lish
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.