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Warne Lowell Haight Papers, 1927-1953, MS 315

Warne Lowell Haight was a physician and Commander in the United States Naval Reserve. Haight's papers pertain to various aspects of his Naval Reserve career, including his application, education, training, assignments, duties, and evaluations. The papers are the product of Haight's service at numerous naval hospitals, and consist of newsletters, correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and official United States Navy records.

J. Sterling Halstead Papers, 1911-1972 (bulk 1917-1918), MS 453

J. Sterling Halstead was an officer in the United States Navy and an early naval aviator. The J. Sterling Halstead Papers span from 1911 to 1972, with a majority of the documents dating from 1917 and 1918. The materials focus primarily on Halstead's training as a Naval Aviator during World War I and his subsequent membership in the Early and Pioneer Naval Aviator's Association.

Franklin Hanford Papers, 1870-1899, MS 290

Franklin Hanford was an officer in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1866. The Franklin Hanford Papers, spanning from 1870 to 1899, pertain to Hanford's service aboard U.S.S. Pensacola and ordnance matters, such as the testing of the Ericsson Torpedo.

Hamilton Harlow Papers, 1913-1921, MS 39

Hamilton Harlow was a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1912 and the son of Commodore Charles H. Harlow. The Hamilton Harlow Papers span from 1913 to 1921. The papers are primarily the product of Harlow's service in World War I aboard U.S.S. Nicholson and his duties shortly after the war in the Port of Bordeaux.

Hamilton Harlow Scrapbook, 1911-1912, MS 195

Hamilton Harlow was a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1912 and the son of Commodore Charles H. Harlow. The scrapbook is the product of Harlow's time as a Naval Academy midshipman and focuses on midshipman life, including Naval Academy athletics, hops, dating, hazing, Masqueraders' performances, alcohol, formations, and graduation. The scrapbook also notes the suicide of Midshipman Charles D. Price, the death of Professor Philip R. Alger, and the death of Midshipman Julian Bishop.

George E. H. Harmon Diary, 1884, MS 163

George E. H. Harmon was a surgeon in the United States Navy. The George E. H. Harmon Diary spans from January 1 through October 19, 1884. The diary is the product of Harmon's medical duties while stationed in Erie, New York, Norfolk, and the Naval Academy.

John E. Hart Letters, 1861-1863, MS 392

The John E. Hart Letters, spanning the period from 1861 to 1863, focus on Hart's tours of duty as executive officer of U.S.S. Vincennes (sloop-of-war) and commanding officer of U.S.S. Albatross (screw steamer), both of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.

This collection is also available electronically in the Nimitz Library Digital Collections.

Commanding Officer's Journal of the U.S.S. Hartford, 1886, (transferred to MS 4)

No description available.

Log of the U.S.S. Hartford, the U.S.S. Lackawanna, and the U.S.S. Mohican, 1884-1886, MS 119

John Daniel McDonald was an officer in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1884. The Log of the U.S.S. Hartford, the U.S.S. Lackawanna, and the U.S.S. Mohican was compiled between 1884 and 1886. The logs were compiled by naval cadet John D. McDonald, United States Naval Academy Class of 1884, while performing his two years of mandatory sea service prior to commissioning with the Pacific Squadron.

Log of the U.S.S. Hartford, 1884-1885, MS 121

U.S.S. Hartford was a United States Navy screw sloop-of-war. Victor Macpherson was a midshipman in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1884. The Log of the U.S.S. Hartford spans from 1884 to 1885. The log was compiled by naval cadet Victor Macpherson aboard U.S.S. Hartford while performing his two years of mandatory sea service prior to commissioning.

Log of the U.S.S. Hartford and U.S.S. Shenandoah, 1884-1886, MS 122

U.S.S. Hartford and Shenandoah were United States Navy screw sloops-of-war. Albert C. Mathews was a midshipman in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1884. Log of the U.S.S. Hartford and U.S.S. Shenandoah spans from 1884 to 1886. The logs were compiled by naval cadet Albert C. Mathews while attached to the Pacific Station, performing his two years of mandatory sea service prior to commissioning.

Log of the U.S.S. Hartford, the U.S.S. Wachusett, and the U.S.S. Iroquois, 1884-1885, MS 120

U.S.S. Hartford, Wachusett, and Iroquois were United States Navy screw sloops-of-war. The Log of the U.S.S. Hartford, the U.S.S. Wachusett, and the U.S.S. Iroquois spans from 1884 to 1885. The log was compiled by either a naval cadet or officer, likely while performing his two years of mandatory sea service prior to commissioning.

Watch, Quarter, Fire, Boat, Battalion Station Bills, Etc. of the U.S. Steamer Hartford, 1884, MS 84

U.S.S. Hartford was a United States Navy screw sloop-of-war. Victor Macpherson was a midshipman in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1884. The Watch, Quarter, Fire, Boat, Battalion Station Bills, Etc. of the U.S. Steamer Hartford were compiled in 1884. The bills were compiled by naval cadet Victor Macpherson aboard U.S.S. Hartford while performing his two years of mandatory sea service prior to commissioning.

Orin Shepley Haskell Letters, 1897-1924 (bulk 1916-1923), MS 259

Orin Shepley Haskell was an officer in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1920. The Haskell Letters, written by Haskell to his girlfriend and first wife, Audrey McDougall, span Haskell's naval career, from his experiences as a U.S. Naval Academy plebe, to his duties as an engineering specialist and plans for retirement from the Navy.

Frank Edgar Havens Papers, 1926-1956, MS 260

Frank Edgar Havens was a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy. Havens' letters, addressed to his family, are largely personal in nature, but also pertain to his experiences in boot camp, medical indoctrination training, and aboard U.S.S. Repose (AH-16) during the Korean War. Included with the letters are several photographs and news clippings.

Jay W. Hedden Diary, 1943-1945 (bulk 1944), MS 535

Jay W. Hedden was an enlisted shipfitter in the United States Navy. The Jay W. Hedden Diary spans from January through October 1944, with several additional documents dating from 1943 and 1945. The diary is the product of Hedden's service aboard U.S.S. La Vallette (Destroyer: DD-448) while that vessel conducted LST escort, shore bombardment, and anti-submarine operations in the Marshall Islands, the Solomon Islands, and New Guinea during World War II.

Wilson L. Heflin Papers, 1841-1982 (bulk 1935-1941), MS 391

Wilson L. Heflin was a Herman Melville scholar and an English professor at the United States Naval Academy. The Wilson L. Heflin Papers span the period from 1935 to 1981, although copies of certain documents in the collection date as far back as 1841. The papers illustrate various aspects of Heflin's career as an educator and scholar, including his research on Herman Melville and other notable authors, his teaching as an English professor at the United States Naval Academy, and his early research on Stephen Crane for a proposed Ph.D. dissertation entitled "Stephen Crane's Treatment of War."

John D. Henley Letterbook, 1808-1812, MS 38

John D. Henley was an officer in the United States Navy. The John D. Henley Letterbook spans from July 9, 1808 to November 27, 1812. The letterbook was maintained by Henley while serving under David Porter off New Orleans, including the lead up to and early months of the War of 1812.

Logbook of the S.S. Henry Miller and S.S. Plattsburg, 1944-1945, MS 402

The Logbook of the S.S. Henry Miller and S.S. Plattsburg spans from January 5, 1944 to January 15, 1945. The logbook, kept by Lieutenant Bernard A. Kolb, USNR, consists of daily entries noting shipboard events (such as general quarters, drills, and target practice), ports of call, personnel actions, and various other observations. The Henry Miller was a Liberty Ship and the Plattsburg an oil tanker.

Edward R. Herbert, Jr. Papers, 1944-2005, MS 35

Edward Robert Herbert, Jr. was an enlisted submariner in the United States Navy during World War II. The Edward R. Herbert, Jr. Papers span from 1944 to 2005. The papers are the product of Edward R. Herbert, Jr.'s duty as a submariner aboard U.S.S. Flying Fish during World War II, as well as his membership in the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II and the U.S.S. Flying Fish Association after the war.

Norman W. Hicks' U.S. Marine Operations in Korea 1952-1953 with Special Emphasis on Outpost Warfare, 1962, MS 479

Norman W. Hicks was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and a historical writer for the Marine Corps Historical Branch. U.S. Marine Operations in Korea 1952-1953 with Special Emphasis on Outpost Warfare, comprising a single volume, was completed in 1962. Written by Hicks in fulfillment of the requirements of a Master of Arts at University of Maryland, the thesis analyses U.S. Marine Corps involvement in the Korean War, especially the employment of man-to-man outpost warfare beginning in 1952. Hicks' thesis was completed under the direction of Professor Gordon W. Prange.

Hobson-Wasp Collision Collection, 1952-1953, MS 245

The Hobson-Wasp Collision Papers, compiled by Captain Burnham C. McCaffree, commanding officer of U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18), consists of a photograph album and a scrapbook. The papers pertain to the April 26, 1952 collision between aircraft carrier U.S.S. Wasp and destroyer U.S.S. Hobson, which resulted in the sinking of Hobson.

Michael Hodge Navigation Book, 1759, MS 148

Michael Hodge was a merchant marine captain and customs officer who served during the Revolutionary War. The Michael Hodge Navigation Book was written in 1759. The volume, kept by Hodge, consists of navigational problems, followed by several leaves of journal entries from cruises to Barbados and Halifax.

Benjamin R. Holcombe Flight Logs, 1921-1926, MS 364

Benjamin R. Holcombe was an officer and aviator in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1916. Spanning from Holcombe's appointment as a naval aviator in 1921 to his service at the Bureau of Aeronautics in 1926, the logs records such standard data as date, type of machine, number of machine, landings, height, pilot, character of flight, passenger, duration of flight and station where serving.

Abraham Hollandersky Photograph Collection, 1904-1966, MS 467

Abe "The Newsboy" Hollandersky was an American professional boxer, paper boy, and noted U.S. Navy booster. The Abraham Hollandersky Photograph Collection spans from 1904 to 1966. The collection consists primarily of autographed black-and-white portraits of early to mid-twentieth century U.S. Navy admirals and other officers collected by, and inscribed to, Abe "The Newsboy" Hollandersky.

Edward Hooker Code of Naval Signals, 1863 (approximate), MS 521

Edward Hooker was an Acting Volunteer Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Civil War. The Edward Hooker Code of Naval Signals was presumably compiled by Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Edward Hooker circa 1863. The volume consists of a handwritten, alphabetical index to signals for various maneuvers, shipboard procedures, and compass directions, as well as the identification of ships sailing under foreign flags.

Edward Hoopes and Willis McDowell Notebooks, 1893-1899, MS 325

Willis McDowell and Edward Hoopes were officers in the United States Navy. McDowell was a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1897 and Hoopes was a non-graduate of the Class of 1897. The Edward Hoopes and Willis McDowell Notebooks are the product of Hoopes' and McDowell's time as students at the United States Naval Academy, and include notes and examinations for courses in geometry, Trigonometry, English, French, International Law, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene, as well as the Class of 1897's practice cruise aboard U.S.S. Bancroft (Gunboat) in 1895.

U.S.S. Hornet Order Book, 1823-1825, MS 56

U.S.S. Hornet was a United States Navy brig. The U.S.S. Hornet Order Book spans from 1823 to 1825. The volume is the product of Hornet's service in the Caribbean suppressing piracy.

Letterbook of the U.S.S. Hornet, (transferred to MS 7)

No description available.

Order Book of the U.S.S. Hornet, 1823-1826, (transferred to MS 7)

No description available.

Remarks and Occurrences on board the Unites States Ship Hornet, 1825-1826, (transferred to MS 7)

No description available.

William Hosford Letters, 1914-1919, MS 370

William Hosford was an enlisted sailor in the U.S. Navy during World War I, serving aboard submarine chasers. The William Hosford Letters span the period of 1914 through 1919, with a majority of the letters having been written by William Hosford to his wife during the period of August 1918 through May 1919 while Hosford was a U.S. Navy enlisted man serving aboard Submarine Chaser No. 301.

New Cruiser U.S.S. Houston Honor Roll Registration Book, 1942, MS 218

Honor Roll of individual and organizational donors in the Houston area who purchased U.S. savings bonds in a campaign to raise funds to build a new U.S.S. Houston (CL-81) to replace the previous U.S.S. Houston (CA-30), nicknamed the Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast, which was sunk at the Battle of Java Sea in December 1942. Included with the volume is an additional 52 leaf honor roll of donors from the Southern Pacific Lines.

Thomas Benton Howard Papers, 1869-1919, MS 209

Thomas Benton Howard was an admiral in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1873. The Howard papers focus on Howard's time as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, his service during the cruise of the Great White Fleet, his participation in the Military Order of the Carabao, the various Navy vessels he served aboard or were under his command.

John Cumming Howell Journal, 1836-1887, MS 270

John Cumming Howell was an admiral in the United States Navy. The Howell Journal touches upon each of the ships he served aboard, focusing more prominently on his times aboard U.S.S. Boston (Sloop-of-war) of the West Indies Squadron, U.S.S. Saratoga (Sloop-of-war) of the East India Squadron, the Talbot (Ship), U.S.S. Susquehanna (Side wheel steamer) of the Mediterranean and Home Squadrons, U.S.S. Seminole (Screw sloop-of-war) of the Brazil Squadron, U.S.S. Franklin (Screw frigate) of the European Squadron, and U.S.S. Trenton (Screw steamer) of the European Squadron, as well as his service during the Civil War.

John Hubbard Memoirs, 1909-1930 (bulk 1916), MS 424

John Hubbard was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1870. Hubbard's memoirs, entitled Log, were dictated by Hubbard in 1916, and span his entire U.S. Navy career, from his entry into the Naval Academy in 1866 to his retirement in 1911. Included in the memoirs are descriptions of Hubbard's actions and experiences in the Squadron of Evolution, the Spanish-American War, the 1903 revolution in Panama, and the cruise of the Great White Fleet. Accompanying documents include the dedication speech for the United States Naval Academy's Hubbard Hall, a photograph of a Japanese naval officer, and a chronology of Hubbard's career.

Charles Frederick Hughes Papers, 1884-1888, MS 279

Charles Frederick Hughes was an admiral in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1888. The collection consists of Hughes' cadet account book and seamanship workbook while he was a Naval Cadet at the United States Naval Academy, as well as a June 6, 1888 receipt for Hughes' entrance fee into the Naval Academy Graduates Association.

Samuel Humphreys' "Directions for cutting Timber for a Frigate of the first Class," 1835, MS 194

Samuel Humphreys was an American naval architect. Directions for cutting Timber for a Frigate of the first Class were written in 1835 by Samuel Humphreys, during which time Humphreys was serving as Chief Constructor of the United States Navy.

Samuel Humphreys Letterbook, 1824-1845, MS 146

Samuel Humphreys was an American naval architect. The Samuel Humphreys Letterbook spans from October 25, 1824 to March 24, 1845. The letterbook consists of copies of letters sent by Humphreys before and during his time as Chief Constructor, pertaining primarily to business and financial matters.

Montgomery Hunt Seamanship Notebook, 1841-1845, MS 180

Montgomery Hunt was an officer in the United States Navy. The Montgomery Hunt Seamanship Notebook was initially written in 1841, with a second section spanning from 1843 to 1845. The notebook is a product of Hunt's service aboard U.S.S. Constitution (Frigate) and U.S.S. St. Louis (Sloop-of-war).

Alvah Folsom Hunter Diary, 1862-1863, MS 256

The Alvah Folsom Hunter Diary, spanning from November 1862 to December 1863, comprises a first-hand account of Hunter's experiences as a ship's boy in the Union Navy and aboard the ironclad monitor U.S.S. Nahant of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.

William F. Hutchinson Letterbook, 1865-1867, MS 371

William F. Hutchinson was a doctor who served as a surgeon in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army for the Union during the Civil War. The William F. Hutchinson Letterbook covers the period of 16 August 1865 through 10 May 1867 and consists of Hutchinson’s official correspondence during his tenure as the Acting Passed Assistant Surgeon aboard the U.S.S. Onward (Clipper-ship) which served as storeship with the Brazil Squadron and the South Atlantic Squadron.

Jacob Lawton Hydrick Journal, 1906-1911, MS 305

Jacob Lawton Hydrick was an officer in the United States Navy and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1907. Hydrick's journal, divided into two sections, covers his cruise aboard U.S.S. Vermont (Battleship : BB-20) during her shakedown cruise and participation in the cruise of the Great White Fleet, as well as his service aboard U.S.S. Birmingham (Light cruiser : CL-2).

Hydrographic Logs Collection, 1890-1915, MS 285

Logs of hydrographic surveys, consisting of soundings, tides, angles, oyster grounds, and boundaries of fishing grounds, within the territorial waters of the continental United States.

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