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James B. Stockdale papers (MSC-085)

Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College

686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841-1207
Tel: 401-841-2435
email: nhc@usnwc.edu
Website: https://usnwcarchives.org/

Collection Overview

Title: James B. Stockdale papers
Date range: 1965-2005, (bulk 1975-1983)
Creator: Stockdale, James B.
Extent: 4.2 linear feet (10 archival boxes)
Abstract: Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale (1923-2005) was a highly decorated naval aviator who spent nearly eight years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. He was the fortieth President of the Naval War College and after his retirement from the navy he served as President of The Citadel, Charleston, S.C and was an independent candidate for Vice President of the U.S. in 1992. This collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, speeches, and writings relating to Stockdale’s naval and academic careers.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Naval War Collection (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
Collection number: MSC-085