Claude B. Mayo Papers, 1940-1947
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Title: Claude B. Mayo Papers, 1940-1947
Dates: 1940-1947
Collection Number: CHC 01.05
Creator/Collector:
Mayo, Claude B.
California Maritime Academy
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Repository:
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California 94590
Abstract: The Claude Mayo collection contains documents pertaining to his time as the Superintendent of the California Maritime Academy
from 1940 to 1947.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open to research, but some restrictions due to content apply.
Claude B. Mayo Papers, 1940-1947. California State University Maritime Academy
Biography/Administrative History
Retired U.S. Navy, Captain Claude B. Mayo was the Superintendent of the California Maritime Academy from July 1, 1940 to October
31, 1947. Unlike today, during the beginning of Mayo's tenure the title of Superintendent was synonymous with Ships Master.
It was during early World War II that the position split into the roles of Superintendent and Ships Master, changing again
to Commanding Officer in July of 1946.
It was during this time as Superintendent that the School moved to its current location at Morrow Cove in Vallejo, California;
and when the school acquired the T.S. Golden Bear I.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Claude Mayo collection contains documents pertaining to his time as the Superintendent of the California Maritime Academy
from 1940 to 1947.
Mayo, Claude B.
California Maritime Academy
Superintendent