Summary Information
- Publisher: United States Naval Academy. Special Collections & Archives.
- Publisher Address:
589 McNair Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5029, USA
Phone: 410-293-6922
https://www.usna.edu/Library/sca/index.php - Call number: RG 405.3.1 Entry 151b
- National Archives Identifier:
- Location: Special Collections & Archives Department - Archives
- Title: Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files
- Dates: 1950-1994
- Size: 11.46 linear feet
- Container Summary: 10 records center cartons, 2 manuscript boxes, 3 half-manuscript box
- Creator: United States Naval Academy. Commandant
- Language(s) of material: English
- Abstract: The Commandant's Office Files, comprising 11.04 linear feet of documentation, span from 1950 to 1994. The materials consist of correspondence, reports, schedules and minutes, messages, reading and study files, and speeches that pertain to various subjects related to Academy organization, and the administration of Academy supply, civilian and military staff, midshipmen, training, and policy.
History of the Office of the Commandant of Midshipmen
Although not specifically provided for in the original plan for the Naval School at Fort Severn, the Office of the Commandant actually dates from the opening days of the school when Lt. James H. Ward served as executive officer and instructor in gunnery and steam. Under the provisions of the reorganization plan of 1850, an experienced lieutenant or commander was to serve as executive officer to the Superintendent and instructor in naval tactics and practical seamanship, and was to be known as the Commandant of Midshipmen. Later, during the time in which students at the Academy were referred to as naval cadets, he was known as the Commandant of Cadets.
The Office of the Commandant also included responsibility for insuring the "preservation of discipline" and "general security" at the Academy. Line officers of the Navy were detailed as assistants to the Commandant as the responsibilities of the office increased with the growth of the school. Another of the duties of the Office of the Commandant was the command of the annual summer practice cruises and maintenance of its records, under the instructions of the Superintendent. For most years from 1861 to 1909, the Commandant served as commander of the cruise. Today the Commandant of Midshipmen is responsible for the discipline, physical education, and the military and professional education and training of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
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Description of Contents
The Commandant's Office Files, comprising 11.04 linear feet of documentation, span from 1950 to 1994. The materials consist of correspondence, reports, schedules and minutes, messages, reading and study files, and speeches that pertain to various subjects related to Academy organization, and the administration of Academy supply, civilian and military staff, midshipmen, training, and policy. The office files are organized into nine record series, predominantly by record type and scope of subject matter.
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Arrangement
The Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files are organized into the following nine series:
- Series 1: Commandant's READING FILES, 1972-1979, 1984
- Series 2: Commandant's DAILY MESSAGES, 1984
- Series 3: Commandant's STUDY FILES, 1981-1986
- Series 4: Commandant's STUDIES, 1970-1991
- Series 5: Commandant's REPORTS, 1974-1989
- Series 6: Commandant's RECORDS OF MEETINGS, BOARDS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS, 1961-1994
- Series 7: Commandant's FILES, 1975-1991
- Series 8: Commandant's GENERAL RECORDS, 1952-1991
- Series 9: Commandant's SPEECHES, 1952-1986
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Access and Use
Access
Restricted - Partly. These records must be screened for personal privacy and law enforcement information under 5 U.S.C. 552(b) prior to public release. Per review, select records may be withheld or redacted in accordance with FOIA (b)(6) Personal Information, and FOIA (b)(7) Law Enforcement.
Copyright and Permission
Generally, materials produced by Federal agencies are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. Any non-government publications held herein may still be subject to copyright. For further information, consult the Head, Special Collections & Archives.
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Acquisition and Appraisal
Custodial History
RG 405 Records of the United States Naval Academy is the property of the National Archives and Records Administration. The materials are housed at the United States Naval Academy, William W. Jeffries Memorial Archives, an affiliated archive, as per a Memorandum of Agreement between the National Archives and Records Administration and the United States Naval Academy.
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Related Materials
Related Archival Material
Records documenting similar subjects from 1972 to 1991 may be found in entry 151a: Subject Files, 1972-1991. The majority of the overlapping subject matter relates to awards, boards, celebrations, ceremonies and events, extra-curricular activities, distinguished visitors, midshipmen, policy and regulations, and staff and faculty.
Materials Cataloged Separately
The personal correspondence and congratulatory letters of Captain Joseph W. Prueher have been removed from this collection and cataloged separately as MS 507.
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Processing and Other Information
Preferred Citation
Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files, RG 405.3.1 Entry 151b
Special Collections & Archives Department
Nimitz Library
United States Naval Academy
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Samuel Limneos in June 2019. Finding aid written by Samuel Limneos in June 2019. Historical Sketch and Scope and Content Note adapted in part from Inventory of Records Group 405 by Geraldine N. Phillips and Aloha South, 1975.
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Subject Headings
Name and Subject Terms
- Naval education -- United States
- United States Naval Academy
- United States Naval Academy -- History -- 20th century
- United States Naval Academy. Commandant of Midshipmen
Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Memorandums
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Contents List
Series 1: Commandant's READING FILES, 1972-1979, 1984 Box 1
Series DescriptionThe first series, READING FILES consist of letters, endorsements, and memorandums from the Superintendent, Commandant of Midshipmen, Academic Department heads, and other faculty and staff to civilian and military faculty, library, admissions and administrative staff, military and civilian instructors at other installations/institutions, parents of midshipmen, and private citizens. The materials relate to military and civilian faculty openings, search and evaluation committees, appointments, pay, performance, promotions, reenlistments, retirements, investigations, visitations, invitations, requests for travel and other services, training and briefings, work areas, workloads, collateral duties, scholarly publications, award recommendations, and letters of appreciation.
Other topics include academic reference collections, magazine subscriptions, seminars, forums, conferences, and lectures; Academic Department organization and staff levels, reorganization efforts, command histories, and classroom areas; Academic course material, with an emphasis on leadership, law, discipline, and seamanship and navigation that includes textbooks, publications, audio-visual films and materials, lesson-plans, curriculum changes, and examinations; Midshipmen honor system, grades, projects, uniforms, summer training, plebe sponsorship program, absences, participation in external events and information programs, inter-service transfers, personality, morale and motivation, performance, letters of appreciation and commendation, athletic schedules, sports and sports competitions, clubs, and extra-curricular activities; integration of women into the brigade of midshipmen; The Naval Academy Band, and relationships with external-affiliated organizations.
The majority of the records from 1972-1977 are signed by Gregory J. Mann, Chairman of the Behavioral Science Department, P.D. Abbott, Chairman of the Leadership and Law Department, and Donald K. Forbes, Commandant of Midshipmen. The majority of the records from 1984 are signed by the Superintendent, and the Commandant and Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen.
Series ArrangementArranged chronologically.
Box 1 Folder 1
Commandant's Reading Files, 1971 June-1972 June
Box 1 Folder 2
Commandant's Reading Files, 1972 July-1973 June
Box 1 Folder 3
Commandant's Reading Files, 1973 July-1974 June
Box 1 Folder 4
Commandant's Reading Files, 1974 July-1975 July
Box 1 Folder 5
Commandant's Reading Files, 1975 July-1976 May
Box 1 Folder 6
Commandant's Reading Files, 1976 June-December
Box 1 Folder 7
Commandant's Reading Files, 1977 January-June
Box 1 Folder 8
Commandant's Reading Files, 1977 July-December
Box 1 Folder 9
Commandant's Reading Files, 1978 January-June
Box 1 Folder 10
Commandant's Reading Files, 1978 July-December
Box 1 Folder 11
Commandant's Reading Files, 1979 January-June
Box 1 Folder 12
Commandant's Reading Files, 1979 July-December
Box 1 Folder 13
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 January
Box 1 Folder 14
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 February
Box 1 Folder 15
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 March
Box 1 Folder 16
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 April
Box 1 Folder 17
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 May
Box 1 Folder 18
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 June
Box 1 Folder 19
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 July
Box 1 Folder 20
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 August
Box 1 Folder 21
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 August
Box 1 Folder 22
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 September
Box 1 Folder 23
Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 October
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Series 2: Commandant's DAILY MESSAGES, 1984 July-December Box 1
Series DescriptionThe second series, DAILY MESSAGES consists of memorandums, ALNAV (All Navy) Messages, and transcripts of internal Naval Academy messages from the Chief of Naval Operations, the Naval Academy Communications Officer, Naval Military Personnel Command, and other Naval commands to the Naval Academy Commandant, and other U.S. Navy commands and personnel. The materials relate to a variety of subjects, including record traffic regulations, promotion lists of active duty and reserve component commissioned, noncommissioned, and warrant officers; officer training courses and systems, personnel ratings, U.S. Navy training exercises, logistics, medical materials, procedures for submission of various reports, educational tuition assistance disbursement regulations, regular payroll, absentee voting, military photograph regulations, sports competitions, U.S. Navy participation in external organizations and events, health and hospitalization of Naval personnel, drunk driving and alcohol abuse, visits by foreign delegations to U.S. Service Academies, Navy child care centers, recreation programs, the Combined Federal Campaign, the Navy Newsgram, Navy advisory board reports, holiday greetings from various military and civilian leaders, Naval Academy midshipmen summer training, visits to overseas ports, evaluations, orders, separations, injuries, exchange programs, foreign candidate appointments; and Naval Academy training vessels.
Series ArrangementArranged chronologically.
Box 1 Folder 24
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 July
Box 1 Folder 25
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 August
Box 1 Folder 26
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 August
Box 1 Folder 27
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 September
Box 1 Folder 28
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 September-October
Box 1 Folder 29
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 September-October
Box 1 Folder 30
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 October
Box 1 Folder 31
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 October
Box 1 Folder 32
Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 October-December
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Series 3: Commandant's STUDY FILES, 1978-1992 Box 2
Series DescriptionThe third series, STUDY FILES consists of memorandums, letters, reports, and briefings created by study committees and boards. The study files address a variety of macro-subjects related to the administration of the Naval Academy.
Series ArrangementArranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 2 Folder 1
Aviation / Eye Waiver, 1981-1986
Staff study on modification to visual acuity standards.
Box 2 Folder 2
Aviation Indoctrination Program, 1978
Recommendation for re-establishment of the Aviation Indoctrination Program (AIP).
Box 2 Folder 3
Basketball Floors, 1990
Wood vs. Non-Wood basketball floors.
Box 2 Folder 4
Concept of Duty, 1983
Program evaluation of the "Concept of Duty."
Box 2 Folder 5
Core Curriculum Review Committee, 1990
Box 2 Folder 6
Minority Midshipmen Study, 1989
To examine recruiting and attrition factors which affect the Naval Academy's ability to meet minority commissioning goals.
Box 2 Folder 7
NAAA Sports Study, 1990
Box 2 Folder 8
Naval Medical Clinic, 1990
Information brief for the Commandant of Midshipmen.
Box 2 Folder 9
Plebe Indoctrination System, 1990
Comparative Study primarily of West Point's Plebe Indoctrination System and Cadet Leader Development System.
Box 2 Folder 10-11
Prospective Commandant CAPT M. D. Haskins (1990-1992), Miscellaneous File, 1990
Box 2 Folder 12
Saturday Classes, 1982-1987
Review of Saturday morning classes, academic routine.
Box 2 Folder 13
Small Arms Marksmanship Training Study, 1989
Box 2 Folder 14
Summer Study Program, 1980
Box 2 Folder 15
Supply Department, 1990
Supply Department Briefing.
Box 2 Folder 16
Midshipmen Uniform Program, 1991-1992
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Series 4: Commandant's STUDIES, 1970-1991 Boxes 2-3
Series DescriptionThe fourth series, STUDIES is similar in nature and arrangement to the preceding subseries Study Files. This subseries consists of memorandums, letters, reports, and briefings created by study committees, groups, and boards. The studies address more specific subjects, programs, sports, systems, seminars, Naval Academy and private organizations, events related to the brigade of midshipmen, the administration of the academy, academic affairs, and athletics.
Series ArrangementArranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 2 Folder 17
Absences, 1978
Reasons for class absences.
Box 2 Folder 18
Academic Accountability System, 1978
Box 2 Folder 19
Academic Performance, 1977
Box 2 Folder 20
Academic Reserve Time, 1977
Box 2 Folder 21
Accountability Study, 1977
Box 2 Folder 22
Army / Navy Pasadena Rose Bowl, 1983
Box 2 Folder 23
Battalion Enlisted Advisors, 1981
Box 2 Folder 24
Big Brothers Program, 1972
Box 2 Folder 25
Bowling Lanes, 1972
Box 2 Folder 26
Boxing, 1989
Box 2 Folder 27
Brigade Intramural Program Study, 1978
Box 2 Folder 28
Brigade Officer Overload Study, 1974
Box 2 Folder 29
Brigade Officer Overload Survey II, 1975
Box 2 Folder 30
Budget, 1991
Box 2 Folder 31
Calculators, 1975-1976
Box 2 Folder 32
Class Absences, 1981
Box 2 Folder 33
Communications Study, undated
Box 2 Folder 34
Company Wardroom Facility Studies, 1978
Box 2 Folder 35
Counseling Requirements Study, 1977
Box 2 Folder 36
Dickinson Report, 1977
Major General Hillman Dickinson Final Report of the West Point Study Group.
Box 2 Folder 37
Distinguished Officer Seminar, 1972-1977
Box 2 Folder 38
Evening Meal Formation, 1977
Box 2 Folder 39
Faculty Recognition Day, 1984
Box 2 Folder 40
Flying Club Info, 1985-1989
Box 2 Folder 41
Foreign Exchanges of Midshipmen, 1974
Box 2 Folder 42
Grapes Report - Class of 1973, 1973
Graduate Performance Evaluation System (Grapes) feedback upon the performance of Naval Academy graduates.
Box 2 Folder 43
Honor, 1974-1982
Honor System, Honor Boards, Brigade Honor Committees, Four Year Honor Education Program - Organization, changes to, honor case comparisons.
Box 2A Folder 1
Honor Education Program, 1984
Box 2A Folder 2
Human Sciences Research, Inc., 1971
Box 2A Folder 3
Intramural Program, 1983
Box 3 Folder 1
Intramural Study, 1987
Box 3 Folder 2
Inputs from IRU, 1974
Internal Resources Utilization (IRU).
Box 3 Folder 3
Junior Officer Readiness Review, 1975-1977
Box 3 Folder 4
Length of Plebe Summer, 1982
Box 3 Folder 5
Male Attitudes Towards Women at USNA, 1976-1981
Print out
Box 3 Folder 6
Management Study (Office of the Commandant), 1974-1975
Box 3 Folder 7
Midshipmen Attitudes 1984 Sail Training Study, 1984-1985
Box 3 Folder 8
Midshipmen Information System, 1975
Box 3 Folder 9
Midshipmen Mess / Stewards, 1972-1977
Box 3 Folder 10
Midshipmen Striper Administrative Duties; Time Analysis, 1975-1976
Box 3 Folder 11
Midshipmen Time Findings, 1977
Box 3 Folder 12
Midshipmen Time Profile, 1975
Box 3 Folder 13
Midshipmen Weight Control Program, 1977-1978
Box 3 Folder 14
Moving Class of 1986 Study, 1984
Changing of midshipmen class companies.
Box 3 Folder 15
Naval Academy Prep School, 1975-1978
Box 3 Folder 16
Navy Federal Credit Union, 1976
Box 3 Folder 17
NL 454, undated
Box 3 Folder 18
NROTC Accession History, undated
Box 3 Folder 19
Officer Retention, 1983
Box 3 Folder 20
Officer Uniforms and Appearances, 1977
Box 3 Folder 21
Order of Merit, 1970-1980
Revisions to USNA Transcript 1970; Analysis of Academic / Non-Academic weight factors in the computation of order of merit of midshipmen.
Box 3 Folder 22
OSD Faculty Study, 1977
Box 3 Folder 23
Physical Education (PE) Grading System, undated
Box 3 Folder 24
Physical Education (PE) Organization, 1981
Box 3 Folder 25
Pistol / Rifle Competition, 1981
Box 3 Folder 26
Plebe Breakfast, 1978
Box 3 Folder 27
Plebe Summer Length, 1982
Box 3 Folder 28
Plebe Time Study, 1977
Box 3 Folder 29
Primary School, 1976
Box 3 Folder 30
Privileges: Special Study Group, 1978
Box 3 Folder 31
Professionalism Study Recommendations, undated
Box 3 Folder 32
Pseudo-folliculitis barbae (PFB), 1978
Shaving irritation.
Box 3 Folder 33
Racial Tensions in Brigade, 1989
Box 3 Folder 34
Reduction of Striper Administrative Load, 1976-1977
Box 3 Folder 35
Reorganization of Company Structure, 1976-1988
Box 3 Folder 36
Report on Trial Accountability System - 2nd Bn during 1st Semester, 1977
Box 3 Folder 37
Roommate Assignment Program, 1977-1978
Box 3 Folder 38
Scheduling Study, 1977
Box 3 Folder 39
Scramble Study, 1988
Plebe class reorganization.
Box 3 Folder 40
Second Class Parades, 1980
Box 3 Folder 41
Self Study Committee, 1985
Also includes black binder proceeding folder.
Box 3 Folder 42
Service Academies Exchange Program, 1976
Box 3 Folder 43
Service Selection - Class of 1975, 1975
Box 3 Folder 44
Shadow Command, 1973
Box 3 Folder 45
Shifting Classes, 1984
Box 3 Folder 46
Shuffle of Class of 1987, 1984
Box 3 Folder 47
Small Arms, undated
Point paper on small arms program.
Box 3 Folder 48
Study on Professionalism Shortcomings, 1977
Box 3 Folder 49
Tea Fights, 1977
Box 3 Folder 50
Training Philosophy, 1990
Box 3 Folder 51
Warfare Specialty Insignia; wearing of, 1977
Box 3 Folder 52
Weekend Accountability Procedures Study, 1977
Box 3 Folder 53
West Point Time Study, 1977
Box 3 Folder 54
Wigs for Middies, 1970
Midshipmen buying wigs for use off Academy grounds.
Box 3 Folder 55
Use of NA Facilities by Enlisted Personnel, 1972
Box 3 Folder 56
Women at USNA, 1976-1987
Box 3 Folder 57
Women Roommate Assignments '82, 1978
Box 3 Folder 58
"X" Periods, 1980-1985
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Series 5: Commandant's REPORTS, 1974-1989 Box 4
Series DescriptionThe fifth series, REPORTS consists of reports created by various committees, groups and boards. The reports relate to various subjects including women in the Navy and at the Naval Academy, physical fitness and athletics administration, sexual harassment, security and education, among other subjects.
Series ArrangementArranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 4 Folder 1
Athletic Director Search Committee, 1988
Box 4 Folder 2
Brigade Physical Fitness, 1978
Box 4 Folder 3
Clements Committee, 1976
Visit by Clements Committee staff, report and recommendations.
Box 4 Folder 4
DOD Committee on Excellence in Education, 1974
Box 4 Folder 5
Report on Progress of Women in Navy, 1987
Box 4 Folder 6
Security System, 1982
Box 4 Folder 7
Sexual Harassment, 1981
Box 4 Folder 8
Women at USNA, 1986-1989
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Series 6: Commandant's RECORDS OF MEETINGS, BOARDS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS, 1961-1994 Boxes 4-5
Series DescriptionThe sixth series, RECORDS OF MEETINGS, BOARDS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS consists of memorandums, letters, endorsements, minutes, proceedings note cards, and reports created by numerous organizations, committees, boards, meetings, and recorders of certain official functions and events. The records relate to various events and subjects including promotion, swearing-in, and change of command ceremonies for several distinguished visitors and military personnel; the Board of Visitors, Command climate and changes of Command, objective review and academic board deliberations, leadership conferences, and Academy participation in Navy-wide exercises.
Series ArrangementArranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.
Box 4 Folder 9
Board of Visitors Reports, Statements, and Programs, 1961-1969
Box 4 Folder 10
Board of Visitors, 1970-1976
Box 4 Folder 11
Board of Visitors, 1977-1984
Box 4 Folder 12
Board of Visitors, 1985-1988
Box 4 Folder 13
Board of Visitors, 1990
Box 4 Folder 14
Climate Assessment of USNA, 1990
Box 4 Folder 15
Changes of Command - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1974-1990
Box 4 Folder 16
CNO Change of Command, 1970
Ceremony proceedings handbook for master of ceremonies.
Box 4 Folder 17
Changes of Command - Superintendent (SUPT), 1981-1986
Box 4 Folder 18
Changes of Command - Superintendent (SUPT), 1968-1988
Box 4 Folder 19
Log Magazine Meetings and Issues, 1983-1991
Box 4 Folder 20
Non-Academic Activities Study Group - Commandant's Report, 1989
Box 4 Folder 21
Objectives Review Board (ORB), 1973-1979
Box 4 Folder 22
Parent's Weekend Final Report, 1990-1994
Box 4 Folder 23
Promotion Ceremonies - Superintendent, 1980
Box 5 Folder 1
Sea Link 1989 - Questionnaire / Surveys, 1989
Box 5 Folder 2
Sea Link 1989, 1989
Black binder.
Box 5 Folder 3
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Swearing-In Ceremony, 1987
Honorable James Webb new SECNAV.
Box 5 Folder 4
Superintendent's Conferences, 1967-1970
Conference of Superintendent's of the Academies of the Armed Forces.
Box 5 Folder 5
Superintendent's Conferences, 1971-1976
Box 5 Folder 6
Superintendent's Conferences, 1977-1982
Box 5 Folder 7
Superintendent's Conferences, 1983-1988
Box 5 Folder 8
Superintendent's Conferences, 1989
Box 5 Folder 9
Superintendent's Conferences, 1989
Binder.
Box 5 Folder 10
Superintendent's Conferences, 1991
Binder.
Box 5 Folder 11
Superintendent's Conferences, 1992
Binder
Box 5 Folder 12
Superintendent's Conferences, 1992
Binder
Box 5 Folder 13
Superintendent's Turnover Brief, 1986
Box 5 Folder 14
Women Midshipmen Study Group Meeting Report, 1990
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Series 7: Commandant's FILES, 1975-1991 Boxes 5-6
Series DescriptionThe seventh series, subseries FILES consists of letters, notices, memorandums, briefs, meeting minutes, reports, booklets, programs, and agendas. The records relate to various subjects including advisory boards, accountability, admissions, maintenance of Bancroft Hall, brigade policy, equal opportunity, funds and budgets, leadership courses and issues, midshipmen professional education and supplies, plebe summer training and material, the sailing program, summer cruises, and women in the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Series ArrangementArranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.
Box 5 Folder 15
Academic Advisory Board, 1978-1984
Box 5 Folder 16
Academic Advisory Board, 1988
binder
Box 5 Folder 17
Accountability Issue, 1983
Box 5 Folder 18
Admissions, 1988-1989
Box 5 Folder 19
Bancroft Hall Maintenance, 1987-1988
Box 6 Folder 1
Brigade Policy Issues, 1981
Box 6 Folder 2
Equal Opportunity, 1989
Box 6 Folder 3
Funds Non-Approved, 1987
Box 6 Folder 4
Leadership Courses Taught at USNA, 1981
Box 6 Folder 5
Leadership Issues, 1975-1977
Candidate conditioning system; leadership and professional development program; fraternization and dating; women integrating into the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Box 6 Folder 6
Midshipmen Annual Budget, 1988-1991
Box 6 Folder 7
Midshipmen Professional Education / Leadership, 1981
Midshipmen education programs.
Box 6 Folder 8
Midshipmen Supply Audit Issues, 1983-1984
Box 6 Folder 9
Plebe Summer / Plebe Pro Books, 1983
Box 6 Folder 10
objectives Review Board (ORB), 1983
Box 6 Folder 11
Retreat, 1987
Various retreats: Superintendent's Retreat, Commandant's Retreat, Striper Leadership Retreats - Agendas, notes, etc.
Box 6 Folder 12
Sailing Program Issues, 1984-1985
Box 6 Folder 13
1984 Summer Cruise Proposals, 1982-1983
Box 6 Folder 14
SWO Matters, 1984
Surface Warfare Information Officer - Service Selections.
Box 6 Folder 15
TAD "Junk", 1988
Travel / Transportation Authorizations.
Box 6 Folder 16
USMC Issues, 1983
Responsibilities, Evaluations.
Box 6 Folder 17
VTNA, 1990
Naval Academy Flying Squadron - Budget cuts, training program, statistics, attrition report.
Box 6 Folder 18
Women in Brigade, 1981-1982
Commandant's Task Force dealing with women's social issues, integration issues.
Box 6 Folder 19
Women in Brigade, 1989
Student Projects; Fraternization.
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Series 8: Commandant's GENERAL RECORDS, 1952-1991 Boxes 6-10
Series DescriptionThe eighth series, GENERAL RECORDS consists of directives, endorsements, instructions, letters, lists, memorandums, photographs, reports, and transparencies; meeting and board invitations, agendas, procedures, minutes, and schedules; event schedules, programs, agendas, orders and supplements; and ephemera including handouts, pamphlets, articles and newsletters. The records relate to various subjects including numerous advisory boards and councils, granting of amnesty for infractions, award ceremonies, investigations, assumption and change of command ceremonies, June / Commissioning week, delayed graduations, Leader's Forums, resistance toward and litigation against compulsory religious services, resources management, role modeling, standards and regulations related to grooming and uniforms, integration of women into the Brigade of Midshipmen, official visits by Academy staff to European Naval Academies, and other subjects.
Series ArrangementArranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.
Box 6 Folder 20
Academic Advisory Board, 1968-1991
Academic computing; agendas, invitations, lists of board members, minutes, professional competency objectives, and schedules.
Box 6 Folder 21
Academic Council, 1968
Announcement of meeting of Academic Council.
Box 6 Folder 22
Addresses / Speeches, 1967-1990
Various speeches by the Superintendent, commandant, and other naval officers.
Box 6 Folder 23
Alumni Association Board of Trustee's Meeting, 1969-1970
Agendas and notices.
Box 6 Folder 24
Amnesty, 1953-1985
Commutation of punishments for certain conduct and other offenses by various officials. Some annotated lists of historical commutations date from early as 1919.
Box 6 Folder 25
Assumption of Command, 1985 January
Assumption of / Change of Command Ceremony for the Commandant of Midshipmen.
Box 6 Folder 26
Athletic Council Meeting, 1986
Nomination and selection of candidates for awards; meeting minutes and agendas.
Box 6 Folder 27
Award Ceremonies, 1980-1983
Agendas for award ceremonies; copies of awards to naval personnel; copies of letters and memorandums documenting the recommendation for and granting of awards.
Box 6 Folder 28
Battalion Officers' Conference, 1968-1969
Box 6 Folder 29
Senator Byrd Investigation, 1966
Box 6 Folder 30
Ceremonies (Retirements / Promotions / etc.), 1967, 1972-1987
Schedules, programs, lists of attendees; letters and memorandums concerning events.
Box 6 Folder 31
Christmas Card List, 1968
List of recipients of Christmas cards sent by the Commandant.
Box 6 Folder 32
Commandants' Agreement of Conduct of Inter-Academy Visits / Athletic Contests, 1979-1984
Joint letters of agreement between Service Academy Commandants.
Box 6 Folder 33
Commandant's Photos, 1985-1987
Official photographs of Commandant Stephen K. Chadwick.
Box 6 Folder 34
Commissioning Week, 1979
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1979.
Box 6 Folder 35
Commissioning Week, 1982
Schedule.
Box 6 Folder 36
Commissioning Week, 1983
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.
Box 6 Folder 37
Commissioning Week, 1984
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.
Box 6 Folder 38
Commissioning Week, 1985
Box 6 Folder 39
Graduation Exercise and Commissioning Ceremony Sequence of Events/Schedules, 1985
Box 6 Folder 40
Commissioning Week, 1986
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.
Box 6 Folder 41
Commissioning Week, 1987
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.
Box 7 Folder 1
Commissioning Week, 1988
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.
Box 7 Folder 2
Commissioning Week, 1989
Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.
Box 7 Folder 3
Change of Command, 1967
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Sheldon Kinney to Captain Lawrence Heyworth - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 4
Change of Command, 1969
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Lawrence Heyworth to Captain Robert Paul Coogan - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 5
Change of Command, 1971
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Robert Paul Coogan to Captain Max King Morris - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 6
Change of Command, 1973
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Max King Morris to Captain Donald K Forbes - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 7
Change of Command, 1976
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Captain Donald K Forbes to Captain James Alexander Winnefeld - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 8
Change of Command, 1978
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - 1) Captain James Alexander Winnefeld to Captain Jack N. Darby 2) Captain Jack N. Darby to Captain E J Hogan - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations.
Box 7 Folder 9
Change of Command, 1979
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Captain Jack N. Darby to Captain William F. McCauley - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations; also contains miscellaneous material from 1976 and 1984.
Box 7 Folder 10
Change of Command, 1981
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM William F. McCauley to Captain Leon A. Edney - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 11
Change of Command, 1984
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Commodore Leon A. Edney to Captain Leslie Palmer - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 12
Change of Command, 1987
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Rear Admiral Stephen K. Chadwick to Captain Howard W Habermeyer - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 13
Change of Command, 1989
Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Rear Admiral Howard W. Habermeyer to Rear Admiral Joseph W Prueher - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 14
Navy Bride / Wife Portfolio, 1985-1987
Contains numerous publications, guidebooks, and other resources for new Navy families, given by the Brides' Coffee at the Commandant's Quarters.
Box 7 Folder 15
Committee for determining privileges associated with Superintendent's List Weekends, 1971
Box 7 Folder 16
C. O.'s Captain's Mast, 1968
Box 7 Folder 17
Deputy Commandant's Farewell, 1987
Box 7 Folder 18
Modernization and Maintenance Plan for the Naval Academy, 1968-1981
Project plans, work remaining; dairy farm projects.
Box 7 Folder 19
Class of 1980 Graduation and Commissioning of Midshipmen - Delayed Graduates, 1980-1985
Box 7 Folder 20
Delayed Graduation Ceremonies, 1973-1981
Schedules, pamphlets, programs; correspondence relating to.
Box 7 Folder 21
Dope Passing, 1960-1963
Correspondence relating to disseminating information regarding past quizzes (instances of cheating); Also included is various correspondence relating to "Free Academic Discussion."
Box 7 Folder 22
Facilities Planning Board, 1973-1983
Reports and minutes of the board; material related to projects, building construction and repair.
Box 7 Folder 23
Hebert Subcommittee, 1968
Visit to the Naval Academy by the Special Subcommittee on Service Academies, House Armed Services Committee.
Box 7 Folder 24
Hobson's Choice, 1952
Article from Wall Street Journal entitled "Hobson's Choice" dated 14 May 1952
Box 7 Folder 25
Captain Hoof, 1966-1967
Investigations and correspondence related to undue attrition exacted on plebes during plebe summer; also related to Captain Wayne Hoof, head of Department of English, History and Government in the same.
Box 7 Folder 26
June Week, 1965-1972
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 1
June Week, 1973
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 2
June Week, 1974
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 3
June Week, 1975
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 4
June Week, 1976
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 5
June Week, 1977
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 6
June Week, 1978
Schedules, pamphlets, programs, procedures, instructions, and supplements related to June Week activities.
Box 8 Folder 7
Leader's Forum, 1986
Blank program workbook for the forum.
Box 8 Folder 8
RADM W. F. McCauley Letters of Congratulations for promotion to flag rank - part 1, 1980
Letters are from various commissioned and enlisted navy personnel, private citizens, and others to the Commandant; Also included are carbon copies of return letters.
Box 8 Folder 9
RADM W. F. McCauley Letters of Congratulations for promotion to flag rank - part 2, 1980
Letters are from various commissioned and enlisted navy personnel, private citizens, and others to the Commandant; Also included are carbon copies of return letters.
Box 8 Folder 10
RADM W. F. McCauley Letters of Congratulations for promotion to flag rank - part 3, 1980
Letters are from various private citizens and foreigners, friends of the Commandant.
Box 8 Folder 11
Meetings, 1956-1967
Memorandums, letters, agendas, minutes, and notes from various meetings - principally meetings related to the Naval Academy Athletic Association.
Box 8 Folder 12
Member, Athletic Council, 1963-1973
Award nominations for midshipmen; orders of business and other correspondence for the council.
Box 8 Folder 13
Memorials and Gifts Advisory Board, 1981-1986
Memorandums and other correspondence issuing from and related to meetings of the Memorials and Gifts Advisory Board; Subjects include gift funds, class memorials, commemoration plaques on the yard, improvements to and construction at the Academy.
Box 8 Folder 14
Midshipmen Academic Time Survey / Psychological Analysis,
Reports, surveys, and analyses by researchers and medical professionals in general terms related to academic study time, career choices, and psychological factors influencing midshipmen; also included are some ephemera related to professional management associations.
Box 8 Folder 15
Midshipmen Attrition, 1965-1972
Reports, statistics, lists, and other correspondence relating to causes and effects of attrition on midshipmen retention.
Box 8 Folder 16
Midshipmen Duty Selections, 1966-1971, 1974
Lists of Midshipmen duty selection / preferences for the classes of 1966 to 1971, and 1974.
Box 8 Folder 17
Midshipmen Extra-curricular Activities, 1966-1972
Midshipmen Extra-curricular regulations 1966 to 1972; Also includes other ephemera related to retention and events and entertainment.
Box 8 Folder 18
Midshipmen Grade Distributions, 1968-1970
Midshipmen Grade Distributions 1968-1970.
Box 8 Folder 19
Midshipmen Mess Division Memorandum Questionnaire Answers, 1969
Report concerning Midshipmen Mess Organization, Administration, Policy, and other issues.
Box 8 Folder 20
Midshipmen of the Year - Chamber of Commerce, 1974-1984
Formal nominations, recommendations, and associated correspondence related to selection of nominees for the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce Midshipmen of the Year Award.
Box 8 Folder 21
Military Weddings, 1984
Protocols, regulations related to uniforms, wearing of regalia etc.
Box 8 Folder 22
Miscellaneous, 1955-1967
Includes a 1965 pilot study to measure officer and enlisted attitudes in the amphibious force; physical fitness programs; officer billeting; board memberships; Army-Navy game activities, stadium and seating arrangements; candidates for admission; midshipmen's mess; Constitution of the Naval Academy Athletic Association; Navy Squash Racquetball guidebook.
Box 8A Folder 1
Miscellaneous, 1968-1976
Includes endorsements on athletic prizes, awards, trophies; Information on luncheons; Academic calendars; Plebe indoctrination Oath of Office ceremonies; Academic symposiums; Flight training; Graduate assignments; admission of new candidates; Photographs, correspondence, and various ephemera related to the dedication of Mitscher Hall in 1970; Correspondence with publications; and instructions for summer training.
Box 9 Folder 1
Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) Board of Control, 1985-1986
Correspondence, letters, and reports related to NAAA initiatives and general affairs.
Box 9 Folder 2
NAAA Board of Control (Chairman), 1964-1972
Meeting agenda, minutes; memorandums, letters, and associated correspondence.
Box 9 Folder 3
Naval Academy Sailing Squadron (NASS) Board of Control, 1983-1987
Meeting agenda, minutes; memorandums, letters, and associated correspondence.
Box 9 Folder 4
Karen Neeb, 1984
Correspondence and pertinent regulations relative to ethics of the issue of authorizing a book signing by Karen Neeb for sale of her book "Brigade, Seats!" in the Midshipmen Store.
Box 9 Folder 5
Objectives Review Board Part 1, 1979-1984
Reports, Memorandums, agendas, schedules, and minutes related to board budgets and meetings.
Box 9 Folder 6
Objectives Review Board Part 2, 1979-1984
Reports, Memorandums, agendas, schedules, and minutes related to board budgets and meetings.
Box 9 Folder 7
Objectives Review Board Part 3, 1985-1988
Reports, Memorandums, agendas, schedules, and minutes related to board budgets and meetings; Statement of Goals, and Mission statement.
Box 9 Folder 8
Objectives Review Board Part 4, 1979-1989
Reports, Memorandums, agendas, schedules, and minutes related to board budgets and meetings; Special Ad Hoc Committee Space Equipment Budget Report.
Box 9 Folder 9
Parades and Platoon Drill Competitions, 1969, 1974
Inaugural Parade for President Nixon instructions 1969; Platoon Drill Competition Results Academic Years 1973 and 1974.
Box 9 Folder 10
Parent's Weekend - Class of 1968, 1964
Lists of Midshipmen arranged by appointment type, service juniors, residence, race, height, and religion; List of parents of midshipmen who are USMA/USNA alumni; Lists of parents of midshipmen with service affiliations.
Box 9 Folder 11
Parent's Weekend and Open House - Class of 1969, 1969
USNA Notice outlining Parent's Open House Weekend schedule of events, assignment of responsibilities, and forum for meeting with faculty and staff.
Box 9 Folder 12
Parent's Weekend - Class of 1971, 1967
Lists of parents of midshipmen who are USMA/USNA alumni.
Box 9 Folder 13
Parent's Weekend - Class of 1972, 1968
Lists of parents of midshipmen who are USMA/USNA alumni; List of parents of midshipmen with service affiliations.
Box 9 Folder 14
Parent's Weekend and Open House - Class of 1973, 1969
USNA Notice outlining Parent's Open House Weekend schedule of events, assignment of responsibilities, and forum for meeting with faculty and staff; List of parent's who are former Armed Forces personnel; Parent's Forum program.
Box 9 Folder 15
Parent's Weekend Agenda Black Binder, 1987
Agenda, schedules, religious services, event guides and maps, seating floor plans.
Box 9 Folder 16
Plebe Indoctrination and Oath of Office, 1961-1970
Private Journal Publications; Memorandums, relating to Plebe Oath of Office Ceremonies, indoctrination requirements, responsibilities, and administration; included are related ephemera including brochures and ceremony programs.
Box 9 Folder 17
Policy - Brigade Recommendations for Academic Year 1969-1970, 1968-1970
Report concerning brigade policy recommendations.
Box 10 Folder 1
Project 21, 1983
Memoranda outlining Commandant Program 21 designed to identify and redirect efforts of midshipmen not performing to their full potential.
Box 10 Folder 2
Religious Services, 1964, 1966-1970
Religious services schedules; alternative programs to religious services; chapel church parties; correspondence relating to sincerely held convictions leading to abstention from religious services; Letters from Midshipmen requesting exemption from compulsory religious service attendance at service academies.
Box 10 Folder 3
Resources Management Part 1, 1976
Meeting minutes, agendas; Project lists; Funds authorized for the fiscal year.
Box 10 Folder 4
Resources Management Part 2, 1973-1983
Monthly Reports; Memorandums and Correspondence relating to presentations; Meeting minutes, agendas; Project lists; Funds authorized for the fiscal year.
Box 10 Folder 5
Resources Management Part 3, 1985-1986
Travel Plans and Authorizations for staff and faculty; Budget tracking and analysis; Monthly Reports; Memorandums and Correspondence relating to presentations; Meeting minutes, agendas; Project lists; Funds authorized for the fiscal year.
Box 10 Folder 6
Reunions - USNA Alumni Classes, 1966-1969
USNA Notices regarding alumni weekend 1966-1969; Board of Trustee Committee Meeting and Alumni Weekend Planning Committee 1969; USNA Notices for Class Reunions 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, and 1927.
Box 10 Folder 7
Role Models, 1976-1983
Commandant Notices related to pride, professionalism, precept and example, and general role modelship intended to establish requirements for new military personnel, staff and faculty.
Box 10 Folder 8
Rugs, 1957-1991
Correspondence between private rug manufacturers and the Commandant of Midshipmen relating to costs, purchase, delivery, and repair of rugs for use at the Academy.
Box 10 Folder 9
Sailing Squadron, 1960-1963
Letters, Memorandums relating to administration of the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron.
Box 10 Folder 10
Service Academy Exchange Visits / Weekends - Programs, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1970
Programs outlining exchange program.
Box 10 Folder 11
Standards of Grooming, 1970-1983
Instructions, endorsements, memorandums regarding midshipmen and military personnel grooming and other standards and regulations.
Box 10 Folder 12
Trip Report, 1970
Letters, memorandums, lists, reports, presentation transparencies, programs, training outlines, and ephemera including handouts, directories and catalogs, related to official visits by the Commandant to European Naval Academies; Includes one folder, one blue binder, and five manila mailing envelopes.
Box 10 Folder 13
Uniforms, 1971-1986
Letters, Memorandums, Photographs, and Reports regarding changes to Midshipmen uniforms; Correspondence with manufacturers.
Box 10 Folder 14
United States Federal District Court Case - Compulsory Religious Service Attendance, 1970
United States Federal District Court - District of Columbia Civil Action 169-70 Midshipmen and Cadets of U.S. Service Academies VS Secretary of Defense and Service Secretaries. The case stipulates that compulsory attendance at religious service violates the Establishment/Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.
Box 10 Folder 15
USNA Foundation, 1971-1973
Meeting reports and minutes; letters, memorandums, lists, correspondence regarding award nominations, and ephemera such as newsletters and pamphlets.
Box 10 Folder 16
USNA Policy Statement, 1976-1980
Memorandums and reports related to educational policy, realistic military environment and women midshipmen at the Naval Academy.
Box 10 Folder 17
Weems, Captain P.V.H., 1968-1969
Correspondence between Captain Weems and the Commandant and others regarding the Navigation Precomp technique.
Box 10 Folder 18
Wheel, Reina Mercedes, 1958-1961
Correspondence regarding transfer of the old Reina Mercedes helm from the Racquet Club to the USNA Museum; repairs to the wheel.
Box 10 Folder 19
Women - Integration in the Brigade of Midshipmen - Reports from Women Midshipmen Study Group, 1987-1990
Reports to the Superintendent from the Women Midshipmen Study Group.
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Series 9: Commandant's SPEECHES, 1952-1986 Boxes 11-13
Series DescriptionThe ninth series, SPEECHES consists of complete and edited drafts of speeches given by the Commandant to various audiences including the Board of Visitors, graduating and other classes of midshipmen, midshipmen parents' forums and weekends, the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and Naval Academy staff and faculty, and several conferences and meetings. Speech subjects relate to success at sporting events, the administration of the oath of office to plebes, the start of new academic years, the onboarding of new senior staff, changes of command, unveiling of monuments and paintings, and Christmas leave.
Series ArrangementArranged chronologically.
Box 11 Folder 1
Speech / Captain R. B. Pirie (Comdt) Presentation to Board of Visitors, 1952 April
Box 11 Folder 2
Speech / Captain R. B. Pirie (Comdt) Remarks to the Chief and Officers of the Bureau of Personnel, 1952 April 5
Box 11 Folder 3
Speech / Captain R. B. Pirie (Comdt) Talk to Second-Class 1953, 1952 May
Box 11 Folder 4
Speech / Captain R. B. Pirie (Comdt) Address to Graduating Class, 1952 May 16
Box 11 Folder 5
Speech / Captain Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Outline of Talk to Plebes, 1952 August 21
Box 11 Folder 6
Speech / Captain Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Remarks at Parents' Forum, 1952 September
Box 11 Folder 7
Speech / Captain Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to the Annapolis Chapter - USNA Alumni Association, 1952-1953
Box 11 Folder 8
Speech / Captain Shinn or Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Remarks at Parent's Forum and Address to Class of 1958, 1954 February 18-1954 August 28
Box 11 Folder 9
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to USNA Faculty and Beginning of Academic Year 1952-1953, 1952 September 4
Box 11 Folder 10
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to First Class (Class of 1953), 1952 September 8
Box 11 Folder 11
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Outline of Talk to Naval Academy Women's Club, 1952 October 7
Box 11 Folder 12
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to First Class - Smoke Hall, 1953 January 19
Box 11 Folder 13
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Message to Class of 1957, 1953 February 11
Box 11 Folder 14
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Address to Graduating Class, Naval Preparatory School, 1953 May 18
Box 11 Folder 15
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to First Class (1953), 1953 May 27
Box 11 Folder 16
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to Second Class (1954), 1953 May 27
Box 11 Folder 17
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Ceremony to confer Professor Emeritus on L. M. Kells, 1953 June 30
Box 11 Folder 18
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Administration of Oath to Plebes (Class of 1957), 1953 June
Box 11 Folder 19
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Address by Commandant to 11th Annual School of Citizenship, 1953 June 30
Box 11 Folder 20
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Address to Fourth Class (Class of 1957), 1953 August 17
Box 11 Folder 21
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Remarks at Parent's Forum, 1953 August 23
Box 11 Folder 22
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to First Class (Class of 1954), 1953 September 8
Box 11 Folder 23
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Luncheon - American Society of Military Engineers, 1954 May 12
Box 11 Folder 24
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to First Class (Class of 1954), 1954 May 17
Box 11 Folder 25
Speech / RADM Charles A. Buchanan (Comdt) Talk to Second Class (Class of 1953), 1954 May 25
Box 11 Folder 26
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Address to Fourth Class (Class of 1958), 1954 August 9
Box 11 Folder 27
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Remarks at Parents' Forum, 1954 August 16
Box 11 Folder 28
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Talk to First Class (Class of 1955), 1954 September 15
Box 11 Folder 29
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Address to Graduating Class, NAPS, Bainbridge, 1955 May 13
Also includes an Address to the Class of 1959, dated 1955 February 15.
Box 11 Folder 30
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Talk to First Class (Class of 1955), 1955 May 24
Box 11 Folder 31
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Remarks to the Plebe Class - Class of 1959 - Upon Administering the Oath of Office, 1955 June 27
Box 11 Folder 32
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Address to Fourth Class (Class of 1959), 1955 August 8
Box 11 Folder 33
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Remarks at Parents' Forum - Class of 1959, 1955 August 27
Box 11 Folder 34
Speech / Captain R. T. S. Keith (Comdt) Combatant Youth and an Airfield in Annapolis, 1956 April 25
Box 11 Folder 35
Speech / Captain Allen M. Shinn (Comdt) Remarks of the Commandant of Midshipmen at Forum - Parents' Weekend - Class of 1960, 1956 August 25
Box 11 Folder 36
Speech / Captain Allen M. Shinn (Comdt) Remarks to First Class (Class of 1957), 1956 September 16
Box 11 Folder 37
Speech / Captain Allen M. Shinn (Comdt) Remarks to the Fourth Class - Class of 1961, 1957 August 13
Also includes a Message to Class of 1961 Reef Points, 1957 April 2.
Box 11 Folder 38
Speech / Captain Allen M. Shinn (Comdt) Remarks at Forum - Parents' Weekend - Class of 1961, 1957 August 24
Box 11 Folder 39
Speech / Captain Allen M. Shinn (Comdt) Class of 1962, 1958 July 17
Box 11 Folder 40
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks at Forum - Parents' Weekend - Class of 1962, 1958 August 23
Box 11 Folder 41
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks to Fourth Class - Class of 1962, 1958 August 29
Box 11 Folder 42
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Message from the Commandant, 1958 December 1
Box 11 Folder 43
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Presentation to Board of Visitors, 1959 April
Box 11 Folder 44
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks at Administration of Oath of Office - Class of 1963, 1959 June
Box 11 Folder 45
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Address to Fourth Class - Class of 1963, 1959 July 13
Also includes a Message to Class of 1963 from Reef Points
Box 11 Folder 46
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Introducing Superintendent, 1959 July 14
Box 11 Folder 47
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks at Plebes Parents' Weekend - Class of 1963, 1959 August 29
Box 11 Folder 48
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks to Upper Class, 1959 September 9
Box 11 Folder 49
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Pittsburgh Chapter - USNA Alumni Association, 1959 November 20
Box 11 Folder 50
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Recording for the Armed Forces broadcast for pre-Army-Navy Game, 1959 November 18
Box 11 Folder 51
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Christmas Leave, 1959 December 18
Box 11 Folder 52
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks at Administration of Oath of Office - Class of 1964, 1960 July 5
Box 11 Folder 53
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Football Games and start of new year, undated
Box 12 Folder 1
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Address to Fourth Class - Class of 1964, 1960 July 11
Also includes Message to Class of 1965, Reef Points February 15, 1960.
Box 12 Folder 2
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Remarks at Plebes Parents' Weekend - Class of 1964, 1960 August 27
Box 12 Folder 3
Speech / Captain William F. Bringle (Comdt) Relieved as Commandant, 1960
Box 12 Folder 4
Speech / Captain James H. Mini (Comdt) Recording for a message prior to Army-Navy Game, 1960 November
Box 12 Folder 5
Speech / Captain James H. Mini (Comdt) To members of the Class of 1911 naming "The Norman Scott Natatorium", 1961
Box 12 Folder 6
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Remarks at Parents' Forum - Class of 1965, 1961 August 26
Box 12 Folder 7
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Talk to Naval Academy Alumni Association of Philadelphia, 1962 January 12
Box 12 Folder 8
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Talk to Second Class - 1963, 1962 March 7-April 13
Also includes Message for Reef Points April 13, 1962.
Box 12 Folder 9
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Swearing in the Class of 1966, 1962 July 20
Box 12 Folder 10
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Talk to Fourth Class - Class of 1966, 1962 July 30
Box 12 Folder 11
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Remarks to Fourth Class - Class of 1966, 1962 August 21
Box 12 Folder 12
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Remarks to Board of Visitors, 1963 March 12
Box 12 Folder 13
Speech / Captain Charles S. Minter (Comdt) Remarks when relieved as Commandant, 1964
Box 12 Folder 14
Speech / Captain Sheldon Kinney (Comdt) Remarks at unveiling of painting by Adrian Brewer, 1964
Box 12 Folder 15
Speech / Captain Sheldon Kinney (Comdt) Parents' Weekend, 1964-1965
Also includes a Message for Reef Points, 1964.
Box 12 Folder 16
Speech / Captain Sheldon Kinney (Comdt) Remarks to the Fourth Class (prior to departure on Christmas Leave), 1965 December 17
Box 13 Folder 1
Speeches / Remarks, 1984
Also includes various presentation material; correspondence and remarks related to midshipmen litigation and regulations for serious misconduct separations; Regulations and memoranda associated with Orientation Day and various forums, meetings, and boards.
Box 13 Folder 2
Speeches / Remarks, 1985-1986
Also includes presentation materials, suggestions for Commandant's remarks at various events; correspondence, schedules, notices, and memoranda related to events in which the Commandant will make remarks and speeches; Includes miscellaneous ephemera such as pamphlets, programs, and catalogs for speaking conferences and events.
Box 13 Folder 3
Speeches, 1983-1986
Includes a speech from ADM J. L. Holloway Jr dated April, 1950.
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