Richard W. Bates papers (MSC-028)
Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College
686 Cushing RoadNewport, RI 02841-1207
Tel: 401-841-2435
E-mail: nhc@usnwc.edu
Website: https://usnwcarchives.org/
Collection Overview
| Title: | Richard W. Bates papers |
| Date range: | 1915-1973 |
| Creator: | Bates, Richard W., 1892-1973 |
| Extent: | 20 boxes |
| Abstract: | The personal papers of Rear Admiral Richard W. Bates (1892-1973) cover the years 1915-1973. He was a commanding officer on many ships in the Navy. His collection consists of correspondence, subject files, writings, speeches, and miscellaneous items. The papers are arranged in four series based on an established file system. They mainly encompass Bates career as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection |
| Collection number: | MSC-028 |
