Ralph W. Christie Papers
Scope and Content Note
The papers of Ralph Waldo Christie (1893-1987) span the years 1941-1945 and consist primarily of Christie's official correspondence while serving as commander of submarine squadron five, 1941-1942, and as commander of submarines, Southwest Pacific force, seventh fleet, 1943-1945. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. Also included are correspondence, news clippings, and an essay concerning Christie's efforts to have a medal of honor awarded to Samuel David Dealey, the commander of the submarine Harder. The submarine and its commander were lost in action in 1944.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1945
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Access and Restrictions
The papers of Ralph Waldo Christie are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Ralph Waldo Christie is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
150 items
1 container
4 linear feet
Abstract
United States Navy officer. Chiefly Christie's official correspondence as a commander of submarines during World War II. Includes material relating to Christie's efforts to have a medal of honor awarded to submarine commander Samuel David Dealey.
Arrangement of the Papers
This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material.
Catalog Record
Provenance
The papers of Ralph Waldo Christie, admiral and submarine commander, were deposited in the Library of Congress by the Naval Historical Foundation in 1984. The deposit was converted to a gift in 1998.
Processing History
The papers of Ralph Waldo Christie were arranged and described in 1997 and the finding aid revised in 2007.
Source
- Christie, Ralph W. (Ralph Waldo), 1893-1987 (Creator, Person)
Subject
- Christie, Ralph W. (Ralph Waldo), 1893-1987. (Person)
- Dealey, Samuel David, 1906-1944. (Person)
- United States. Navy--Medals, badges, decorations, etc. (Organization)
- Title
- Ralph W. Christie Papers
- Subtitle
- A Finding Aid to the Papers in the Naval Historical Foundation Collection in the Library of Congress
- Author
- Prepared by Karen Linn Femia
- Date
- 2007
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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