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Spruance (Raymond Ames) miscellaneous papers
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  • Title: Raymond Ames Spruance miscellaneous papers
    Date (inclusive): 1937-1970
    Collection Number: 67009
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Correspondence, addresses, statements, biographical material, and lectures, relating to American naval operations in World War II. Includes correspondence with Presidents Harry S.Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
    Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
    Creator: Spruance, Raymond Ames, 1886-1969
    Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

    Use

    For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Acquisition Information

    Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1967.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Raymond Ames Spruance miscellaneous papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical/Historical Note

    Admiral, United States Navy; deputy commander-in-chief, Pacific Fleet, 1942-1943; commmander, Central Pacific Forces, 1944-1945.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Correspondence, addresses, statements, biographical material, and lectures, relating to American naval operations in World War II. Includes correspondence with Presidents Harry S.Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
    Officers
    United States. Navy