Overview of the John McDougal Atherton papers
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Title: John McDougal Atherton papers
Date (inclusive): 1934-1943
Collection Number: 90025
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box, 1 card file box, 1 oversize folder
(0.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Diaries, letters, certificate, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to activities of the American destroyer Meredith in
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during World War II, and to the sinking of the Meredith and the death of J. M. Atherton during
the Solomon Islands campaign. Includes printed matter and miscellany relating to the commissioning of the destroyer escort
Atherton, named in honor of J. M. Atherton, in 1943, and to various aspects of Atherton family history.
Creator:
Atherton, John McDougal, 1918-1942
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1990.
[Identification of item], John McDougal Atherton papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Navy; signal officer, U.S.S.
Meredith, 1941-1942.
Scope and Content of Collection
Diaries, letters, certificate, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to activities of the American destroyer Meredith in
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during World War II, and to the sinking of the Meredith and the death of J. M. Atherton during
the Solomon Islands campaign. Includes printed matter and miscellany relating to the commissioning of the destroyer escort
Atherton, named in honor of J. M. Atherton, in 1943, and to various aspects of Atherton family history.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
United States. Navy
Meredith (Destroyer)
Atherton (Destroyer escort)