Overview of the Ralph E. Wilson papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: Ralph E. Wilson papers

Date (inclusive): 1942-1946

Collection Number: 81009

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Orders, reports, and speeches, relating to American naval operations in the South Pacific during World War II. Includes speeches by Admiral of the Fleet William F. Halsey.

Creator: Wilson, Ralph E.

Creator: Halsey, William F. (William Frederick), 1882-1959

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1981.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Ralph E. Wilson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Vice admiral, United States Navy; captain, U.S.S. Buchanan, during World War II.

Scope and Content of Collection

Orders, reports, and speeches, relating to American naval operations in the South Pacific during World War II. Includes speeches by Admiral of the Fleet William F. Halsey.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean

United States. Navy

Buchanan (Ship)