John M. Burnham Papers, 1941-1945, 1957
(Manuscript Collection #523)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | John M. Burnham Papers |
| Creator: | Burnham, John M., d. 1957 |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Papers (1941-1945, 1957) including photographs, correspondence, an obituary, congratulatory letter. |
| Extent: | 0.25 Cubic feet, 5 items , including photographs, photocopy of correspondence, and an obituary. |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
January 12, 1987, 5 items; Papers (1941-1945, 1957) of U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1941 class member, including correspondence, photographs, and an obituary. Gift of Mrs. Helmer Enlund, Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
John M. Burnham Papers (#523), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Mrs. Helmer Enlund
Processing Information
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Processed by V. Leary, December 1987
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Encoded by Apex Data Services
Description
This collection consists of a congratulatory letter from Rear Admiral H. G. Rickover, concerning initial trials of the nuclear submarine SKATE, three photographs (1941-1945) of the Naval Academy and Bureau of Ships, and Mr. Burnham's obituary dated November 17, 1957, listing his many accomplishments as a naval officer and in private industry.
Subject Headings
Personal/Family name
Card Catalog Entries
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Reading Room's card catalog. This system is no longer maintained, but it is left in place to help on-site researchers locate particular topics in the collection.
Autograph Entries :
- Rickover, H[yman] G[eorge] 1957
Subject Entries :
- BUSINESS AND COMMERCE--Shipbuilding
- U.S.--MILITARY--Navy
Photo/Logo Information
Images below are listed alphabetically by subject. This list reflects only those portions of the collection for which negatives have been prepared.
U.S.--MILITARY--Education--23 ClubLocation: Maryland--Annapolis
Date: 1941
Call Number: 523/1
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