Overview of the Raymond Ames Spruance miscellaneous papers

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Title: Raymond Ames Spruance miscellaneous papers
Date (inclusive): 1937-1970
Collection Number: 67009
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, addresses, statements, biographical material, and lectures, relating to American naval operations in World War II. Includes correspondence with Presidents Harry S.Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Creator: Spruance, Raymond Ames, 1886-1969
Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
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 1967.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Raymond Ames Spruance miscellaneous papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Admiral, United States Navy; deputy commander-in-chief, Pacific Fleet, 1942-1943; commmander, Central Pacific Forces, 1944-1945.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, addresses, statements, biographical material, and lectures, relating to American naval operations in World War II. Includes correspondence with Presidents Harry S.Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
Officers
United States. Navy

 

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