Description
Admiral Marc Mitscher had long and distinguished career in the US Navy as both aviator and ship commander. Mitscher's strategies
were crucial to the Allied forces during WWII.
Background
Admiral Marc Mitscher had long and distinguished career in the US Navy as both aviator and ship commander. Mitscher's strategies
were crucial to the Allied forces during WWII.
Extent
1.6 Cubic Feet
This is a four box collection. Three boxes measure 15 ½ x 10 ¼ x 5 inches. The fourth box is oversized and measures 15 ½ x
12 ¼ x 5 inches. The majority of the collection contains photographs, but there are some documents and personal papers relating
to Mitscher from the early 1900s to his death in 1947. Much of the focus is his early-aviation career and his WWII service
as Captain and Admiral in the US Navy.
Restrictions
For copyright and use restrictions please consult the library director.
Availability
This collection is open to the public by appointment.