Descriptive Finding Guide for
The Naval Order of the United States Southwest Commandery Business Records
SDASM.SC.10213
AR
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
2018
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: The Naval Order of the United States Southwest Commandery Business Records Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10213
Physical Description:
.3 Cubic Feet
The documents in this collection are the day-to-day organization records from the Southwest Commandery of the Naval Order
of the United States (NOUS), and cover the period 2005-2013, with records of their annual meetings, called "Commanderies,"
dating back to 2000.
SERIES I: Commandery Records
SERIES II: Bank Records
SERIES III: Data Disks
SERIES IV: Commandery Annual Meetings
SERIES V: Miscellaneous
The collection is contained in one 16-1/2" x 13" x 10" archival banker box.
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: The Naval Order of the United States (NOUS) was founded in 1890 by Charles Calhoun Philbrook, Charles Frederick Bacon Philbrook,
and Franklin Senter Frisbie, as a hereditary organization in the United States for members of the American sea services. Its
primary mission is to encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects, and to preserve documents, portraits,
and other records of prominent figures, deeds, and memories of American naval and maritime history
Physical Description: Description: The collection is contained in one 16-1/2" x 13" x 10" archival banker box.
Content notes: The documents in this collection are the day-to-day organization records from the Southwest Commandery of the
Naval Order of the United States (NOUS), and cover the period 2005-2013, with records of their annual meetings, called "Commanderies,"
dating back to 2000.
Biographical / Historical
The Naval Order of the United States (NOUS) was founded in 1890 by Charles Calhoun Philbrook, Charles Frederick Bacon Philbrook,
and Franklin Senter Frisbie, as a hereditary organization in the United States for members of the American sea services. Its
primary mission is to encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects, and to preserve documents, portraits,
and other records of prominent figures, deeds, and memories of American naval and maritime history. It is the oldest American
hereditary exclusively naval society. Since its founding in Boston, Massachusetts, branches were established over the years
in several states, with the Southwest Commandery having been established on October 20, 1981.
The membership criteria for NOUS regular members includes any United States citizen, who has served or is serving as an officer
or enlisted member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard, and any other federal military maritime
service of the United States or its allies, and their descendants over 18 years of age who are U.S. citizens. Associate members
include spouses of present and deceased regular members, and those, other than United States citizens, who have served or
are serving honorably as commissioned officers in an allied seagoing service. Also, the Naval Order may confer either associate
or honorary membership upon individuals who are not otherwise eligible for regular or associate membership, if they have distinguished
themselves in the interest of naval service.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research. Some restrictions may apply.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to the Museum.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Naval Order of the United States
Naval Order of the United States Southwest Commandery
Distinguished Sea Service Award
SERIES I: Commandery Records
Folder 1 -- Tax Exemption/W-9 Information
Folder 2 -- Asst. Sec. of Defense Community Relations
Folder 3 -- Annual Reports
Folder 4 -- 2010 Correspondence
Physical Description: 1. DSSA - Distinguished Sea Service Award - February 2010. 2. Dewey Award - April 2010. 3. Biographies: James L. Holloway
III; David Richardson; Adm. Thomas B. Hayward; Adm. Thomas Hinman Moorer.
Folder 5 -- Naval Order - Forms/News
Folder 7 -- Directory Nat'l Officers/Annex A/Operations Manual
Folder 8 -- U.S. Admiral Chester Nimitz Monument
Folder 9 -- Invitation Lists/Addresses
Folder 10 -- North Island Credit Union 2013
Folder 11 -- North Island Credit Union 2011-12
Folder 12 -- North Island Credit Union 2010
Folder 13 -- North Island Credit Union 2009
Folder 14 -- North Island Credit Union 2008
SERIES IV: Commandery Annual Meetings
Folder 16 -- 2013 Annual Meeting
Folder 17 -- 2012 Annual Meeting
Folder 18 -- 2011 Annual Meeting
Folder 19 -- 2011 Annual Meeting Backup
Folder 20 -- 2010 Annual Meeting – General
Folder 21 -- 2010 Annual Meeting – Westin
Folder 22 -- 2010 Annual Meeting - Invites/Lists
Folder 23 -- 2010 Annual Meeting - Welcome/History/Table Assignments/Golf/Forms
Folder 24 -- 2010 Annual Meeting - Corporate Tables
Folder 25 -- 2010 Annual Meeting - Guest Speakers
Folder 26 -- 2010 Annual Meeting Backup
Folder 27 -- 2009 Annual Meeting
Folder 28 -- 2008 Annual Meeting
Folder 29 -- 2007 Annual Meeting
Folder 30 -- 2006 Annual Meeting
Folder 31 -- 2005 Annual Meeting
Folder 32 -- 2002/2001/2000 Annual Meetings
SERIES V: Miscellaneous
Physical Description: 1. Commendary Medal on red/white ribbon.
2. 2012 handwritten notes in spiral notepad.
3. Envelope with North Island Credit Union checks and deposit slips.
4. Commemorative pin - Tony Gwynn 20 seasons.
