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Box 25

 Container

Contains 42 Results:

Bibliographical Essay

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 30
Identifier: id3695
Scope and Contents

Draft of historiography and related research on World War II naval history.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Amphibious Articles

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 31
Identifier: id3696
Scope and Contents

Notes on articles concerning amphibious operations during World War II and an article, "What the Army Should Know about Naval Gunfire," by Lt. Col. R.D. Heinl.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Amphibious Warfare General Information

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 32
Identifier: id3697
Scope and Contents

Notes on other scholarship about amphibious warfare.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Dissertation; Extra Copy: loose leaf copy of Godwin's dissertation entitled: The Development of Amphibious Warfare in World War II As Reflected in the Campaigns of Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. USN."

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 33
Identifier: id3698
Scope and Contents From the File:

John Lesslie Hall papers addendum. Includes notes , divided by chapter, and other material related to Susan H. Godson's biography, "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare." Includes a file on Admiral John W. Wilcox, which is closed until 2018, photographs, booklets and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Benline Correspondence

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 34
Identifier: id3699
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Arthur Benline concerning war experiences, knowledge of amphibious warfare, and time served with Hall.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Admiral Dyer correspondence

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 35
Identifier: id3700
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Admiral George Dyer on editing of manuscript.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Boatwright (and others) Correspondence

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 36
Identifier: id3701
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Taliaferro Boatwright and other retired naval personnel concerning book publication and Hall related memories.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Biography and Interview Techniques

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 37
Identifier: id3702
Scope and Contents

Articles and notes on biography writing and interview techniques.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Chronology: listing of important dates and appointments in Hall's life and naval career, possible book titles.

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 38
Identifier: id3703
Scope and Contents From the File:

John Lesslie Hall papers addendum. Includes notes , divided by chapter, and other material related to Susan H. Godson's biography, "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare." Includes a file on Admiral John W. Wilcox, which is closed until 2018, photographs, booklets and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Bio.; Hall: official US navy bio and newspaper articles about Hall

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 39
Identifier: id3704
Scope and Contents From the File:

John Lesslie Hall papers addendum. Includes notes , divided by chapter, and other material related to Susan H. Godson's biography, "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare." Includes a file on Admiral John W. Wilcox, which is closed until 2018, photographs, booklets and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

JLH on Bridge of Ancon during Normandy: USS John L. Hall Commissioning Ceremony guide, photos of Hall on Ancon, "Virginia's Amphibious Admiral: John Lesslie Hall, Jr." in Virginia Cavalcade, Winter 1982.

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 40
Identifier: id3705
Scope and Contents From the File:

John Lesslie Hall papers addendum. Includes notes , divided by chapter, and other material related to Susan H. Godson's biography, "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare." Includes a file on Admiral John W. Wilcox, which is closed until 2018, photographs, booklets and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

John W. Wilcox, Jr.

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 41
Identifier: id238212
Scope and Contents From the File:

John Lesslie Hall papers addendum. Includes notes , divided by chapter, and other material related to Susan H. Godson's biography, "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare." Includes a file on Admiral John W. Wilcox, which is closed until 2018, photographs, booklets and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Photos: collection of family and military photos, early 1900's-1970's

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 1
Identifier: id3666
Scope and Contents From the File:

John Lesslie Hall papers addendum. Includes notes , divided by chapter, and other material related to Susan H. Godson's biography, "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare." Includes a file on Admiral John W. Wilcox, which is closed until 2018, photographs, booklets and correspondence.

Dates: early 1900's-1970's

Register of Retired Flag Officers, 1977 July 31

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 2
Identifier: id3667
Scope and Contents

Bound booklet listing the Regular and Reserve Officers of the US Navy; Hall is listed on page 21 of booklet.

Dates: 1977 July 31

Comments, Reviews, Book Articles

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 3
Identifier: id3668
Scope and Contents

Published reviews of Susan Godson's "Viking of Assault: Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. and Amphibious Warfare" from its release in 1982.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Prospectus; book: "Viking of Assault"

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 4
Identifier: id3669
Scope and Contents

Includes prospectus outlining purpose, sources, and chapter summaries.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Notes on JLH Interviews

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 5
Identifier: id3670
Scope and Contents

Godson's handwritten notes on various interviews with Hall and copy of December 10, 1944 Richmond Times-Dispatch article about Hall.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

University Press of America

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 6
Identifier: id3671
Scope and Contents

Godson's communication to and from the University Press of America concerning Viking of Assault royalties, publication, etc.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

JLH: Hall's correspondence

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 7
Identifier: id3672
Scope and Contents

Includes a telegram announcing Eisenhower's death and letters to and from Taliaferro Boatwright, and a typed copy of "Unjust Criticism of Officers" article.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Maps; Book

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 8
Identifier: id3673
Scope and Contents

8 line maps that were printed in "Viking of Assault", including: 'Landings at French Morocco,' 'Invasion of Sicily,' and 'Normandy Landings.'

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Naval History, General

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 9
Identifier: id3674
Scope and Contents

Godson's notes on related Naval history books and article on proper word choice and customs for writing naval literature.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Action Reports

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 10
Identifier: id3675
Scope and Contents

Listing and notes on related action reports from World War II operations (ex. Salerno and Operation Avalance) and bibliographies of some related naval history books.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

ANCON; article

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 11
Identifier: id3676
Scope and Contents

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships article on the Ancon; biography of Rear Admiral Mead Pearson, declassified action reports of the Ancon; narrative of the invasion of Normandy by lieutenant Richard Oliphant.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Memoirs, 1976-77; JLH's Copy

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 12
Identifier: id3677
Scope and Contents

Notes written by Godson to Hall about editing of manuscript in 1976.

Dates: circa 1910-1982

Additions for 2nd Draft; Diss.

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 13
Identifier: id3678
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous material including listings of declassified naval records, article concerning the war in Italy, Senate Congressional record, copy of USS Frederick Funston's operation reports.

Dates: circa 1910-1982