Richard C. Dwyer Papers, 1934-1937
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Title: Richard C. Dwyer Papers, 1934-1937
Dates: 1934-1937
Collection Number: CHC 01.03
Creator/Collector:
Dwyer, Richard C.
California Maritime Academy
Extent: .75 linear feet
Repository:
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California 94590
Abstract: The Richard C. Dwyer Papers were artificially created but contains documents and ephemera pertaining to his time spent as
the Superintendent of Cal Maritime, previously the California Nautical School. This collection contains personal papers and
ephemera including patches, pin, and a family bible.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open to research.
Richard C. Dwyer Papers, 1934-1937. California State University Maritime Academy
Source Unknown. Collection was artificially created and there is no immediate source of the collection. It was likely a internal
transfer from the Presidents office or another related office.
Biography/Administrative History
Dr. Richard C. Dwyer started his time at the California Nautical School as the 1st Chief Engineer in 1931. He moved into the
position of Superintendent three years later and was in that position until June of 1937. Unlike today, during his tenure
the position of Superintendent was synonymous with that of the Ship's Master. He was eventually asked to step down as Superintendent
due to the fact the the Training Vessel at the the time was Navy property. Regulations required that only Navy officers could
be in charge of Navy owned vessels. With that said, he remained a part of the Cal Maritime family for another eight years
serving as the Dean of Instruction.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Richard C. Dwyer Papers were artificially created but contains documents and ephemera pertaining to his time spent as
the Superintendent of Cal Maritime, previously the California Nautical School. This collection contains personal papers and
ephemera including patches, pin, and a family bible.
Dwyer, Richard C.