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William M. A. Greene Papers, 1942-1997

(Manuscript Collection #884)

Descriptive Summary Click here to collapse or expand the contents in this section of the finding aid

Title: William M. A. Greene Papers
Repository: ECU Manuscript Collection
Languages: English
Abstract: Papers (1942-1997) of U.S. naval officer, who rose to the rank of rear admiral commanding the Navy's Recruiting Command and the Naval Inshore Warfare Forces, Atlantic Fleet, 1943-1973; East Carolina University graduate, (1943); businessman, 1973-1977; and head of North Carolina State Ports Authority (1979-1985), including documents, photographic prints and negatives, printed forms, printed materials.
Extent: 2.37 Cubic feet.

Administrative Information Click here to collapse or expand the contents in this section of the finding aid

Accessions Information

September 6, 2002 (unprocessed), 6 containers, 2.251 items, 2.37 cubic feet; Papers (1942-1997) of U.S. naval officer, who rose to the rank of rear admiral commanding the Navy's Recruiting Command and the Naval Inshore Warfare Forces, Atlantic Fleet, 1943-1973; East Carolina University graduate, (1943); businessman, 1973-1977; and head of North Carolina State Ports Authority (1979-1985), including documents, photographic prints and negatives, printed forms, printed materials. See preliminary inventory attached. Donor: Rear Adm. William M. A. Greene (US Navy Ret.).

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

William M. A. Greene Papers (#884), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

Acquisition Information

  • Gift of Rear Adm. William M. A. Greene

Processing Information

  • Encoded by Apex Data Services


Preliminary Inventory Click here to collapse or expand the contents in this section of the finding aid

Below is material taken from a preliminary inventory and represents content from the collection that is unprocessed.

  • Box 1#0884.1
    • Folder a#0884.1.a
      Biographies of William M. A. Greene. Typescripts. 5 items, 7. P.
    • Folder b#0884.1.b
      Clippings, 10 items, 10 p.
    • Folder c#0884.1.c
      Coastal River Division Twenty-One. Honorary Membership Certificate, Signed: James E. Roper, Commander. 1 p. Printed form.
    • Folder d#0884.1.d
      Credti Line Personal Credit Biography of William M. Greene. 1 item, 9 p. Typescript
    • Folder e#0884.1.e
      East Carolina Teachers College (Greenville, NC) Files. 2 items.
    • Folder f#0884.1.f
      George Washington University. Program in International Affairs. Political Science 212: Comparative Government (Soviet Govt. Communism) & International Affairs 263: International Relations, Notebook, 1 vol. 73 p.
    • Folder g#0884.1.g
      George Washington University. Program in International Affairs. Political Science 212: Comparative Government (Soviet Govt. Communism) Term Paper on Soviet Reorganization, 1930s - 1963. 1 item, 6 p. Photocopy typescript.
    • Folder h#0884.1.h
      George Washington University. Program in International Affairs. Political Science 285: Diplomacy since World War II. Book Reports. 3 items, 7 p. Typescript.
    • Folder i#0884.1.i
      George Washington University. Program in International Affairs. Political Science 285: Diplomacy since World War II. Mid-Term Examination, 7 p.
    • Folder j#0884.1.j
      George Washington University. Program in International Affairs. Political Science 285: Diplomacy since World War II. Notebook, 1 item, 81 p.
    • Folder k#0884.1.k
      George Washington University. Program in International Affairs. Syllabus, Notes, Clippings # Transcript,, 31 p.
    • Folder l#0884.1.l
      Industrial College of the Armed Forces (Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, DC) Case Study Unit C-1, "National Security Decision-Making: U.S. Decision to Intervene in Lebanon," C1-14 (CS) 2. 45 p. Typescript.
    • Folder m#0884.1.m
      Industrial College of the Armed Forces (Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, DC) Catalog & graduation exercises program. Resident class 1966-67. 2 items, 57 p. Printed materials
    • Folder n#0884.1.n
      Industrial College of the Armed Forces (Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, DC) International law notebook. 1 vol. 46 p. Photocopy typescript.
    • Folder o#0884.1.o
      Industrial College of the Armed Forces (Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, DC) Thesis No. 66 by William M. A. Greene. "The Influence of Data Systems on the Industro-Economic Posture of Soviet Russia," 1 vol., 98 p. Typescript (original) & abstract (photocopy)
    • Folder p#0884.1.p
      Industrial College of the Armed Forces (Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, DC) Thesis No. 66 by William M. A. Greene. "The Influence of Data Systems on the Industro-Economic Posture of Soviet Russia," 1 vol., 98 p.Photocopy typescript
  • Box 2#0884.2 Icon to indicate that there are digitized materials available
    • Folder a#0884.2.a
      Letters of Congratulations on Selection to Rear Admiral. 41 items, 85 p.
    • Folder b#0884.2.b
      Naval Academy Athletic Association Testimonial Dinner in Honor of E. e. (Rip) Miller. Program (autographed by "Rip") 1 item. Printed material
    • Folder c#0884.2.c
      Naval War College (Newport, RI) Command and Staff Class of June 1959. Paper: "The Role of Sea Power in United States Foreign Policy." 1 item, 42 p. Typescript.
    • Folder d#0884.2.d
      Naval War College (Newport, RI) Command and Staff Class of June 1959. Paper: Naval War College (Newport, RI) Command and Staff Class of June 1959. Paper: "Propaganda, A Tool of Soviet Russia." 1 item, 27 p. Typescript.
    • Folder e#0884.2.e
      North Carolina State Ports Authority. Clippings. 35 p.
    • Folder f#0884.2.f
      North Carolina State Ports Authority. Personal file. 7 items, 7 p.
    • Folder g#0884.2.g
      North Carolina State Ports Authority. Retirement file. 10 items, 14 p.
    • Folder h#0884.2.h
      Personal. "The Destroyermen," Sheetmusic composed by CDR & Mrs. William Greene; Arranged by George Dietzler; & newspaper clippings. 4 items, 6 p.
    • Folder I#0884.2.I
      Personal. Orange Bowl College Honorary Degree. Bachelor of Armchair Quarterback, Signed by Chancellor J. Yarborough, Miami, FL. Printed form. 1 item
    • Folder j#0884.2.j
      Personal. State of North Carolina. Morehead City Navigation * Pilotage Commission Appointment, Signed by Gov. James B. Hunt. 1 item. Printed form.
    • Folder k#0884.2.k
      Personal. "Split Integrity: Concept and Preface," Notes & drafts on moral courage. 5 items, 9 p.
    • Folder l#0884.2.l
      Photographic Prints. North Carolina State Ports Authority. 4 items (3 B & W, 1 Color)
    • Folder m#0884.2.m
      Photographic Prints. North Carolina World Trade Association Speech, Marriott Hotel, Charlotte, NC. (Note: Henry Kissinger in 2 color prints) 8 items (6 Color, 1 B & W, 1 Mss)
    • Folder n#0884.2.n (1 item  digitized)
      Photographic Prints. U. S. Navy Career. 8 items (7 B & W, 1 Color)
    • Folder o#0884.2.o
      Photographic Prints & Negatives: "Skipper in the Spotlight . . . " article, Navy Times. 19 items (10 B & W prints, 9 B & W negatives)
    • Folder p#0884.2.p
      Printed materials. "Our Flag [Pamphlet]" DoD Gen 5, DA PAM 360-501, NAVPERS 92591B, AFP 190-1-31, NAVMC 5901 (Rev-63). Armed Forces Information & Education, Department of Defense. 1 vol, 16 p.
    • Folder q#0884.2.q
      Printed materials. "William M. A. Green (sic) Executive Director NC State Ports Authority [Cover Story]," Scene Magazine, Wilmington, NC, March 1979. 1 vol., 24 p, (pp. 5-9)
    • Folder r#0884.2.r
      "Skipper in the Spotlight: Rear Adm. William M. A. Greene, USN Commander, Naval Inshore Warfare Forces, Atlantic Fleet. 1 item.
    • Folder s#0884.2.s
      Speeches. 16 items, 138 p. Typescript.
    • Folder t#0884.2.t
      Statistical Analysis & resumes of Officers Selected as Read Admirals. 5 items, 42 p. Mimeographed typescript.
    • Folder u#0884.2.u
      U. S. Atlantic Fleet. Comander Amphibious Group Four. Flag Lieutenant Report. 1 item, 3 p. Typescript.
    • Folder v#0884.2.v
      U.S. Naval Academy. Department of Ordnance and Gunnery. Files. 7 items, 8 p. Typescript.
    • Folder w#0884.2.w
      U. S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School. 16th Class. Abbott Hall, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. 4 items, 6 p. Typescript
    • Folder x#0884.2.x
      U. S. Navy. Correspondence & Certificates. 17 items, 27 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder y#0884.2.y
      U.S. Navy. Bureau of Naval Personnel. Files, 19 items, 53 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder z#0884.2.z
      U.S. Navy. Bureau of Naval Personnel. Fitness Report Receipts. 19 items. Printed forms.
    • Folder aa#0884.2.aa
      U.S. Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel. Correspondence & Certificates. 12 items, 119 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder bb#0884.2.bb
      U.S. Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel. Assignment & Travel Orders, Vouchers, Etc. 54 items, 205 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
  • Box 3#0884.3
    • Folder a#0884.3.a
      U.S. Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel. Assignment & Travel Orders, Vouchers, Etc. 69 items, 160 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder b#0884.3.b
      U.S. Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel. Assignment & Travel Orders, Vouchers, Etc. 53 items, 102 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder c#0884.3.c
      U.S. Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel. Assignment & Travel Orders, Vouchers, Etc. 99 items, 153 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder d#0884.3.d
      U.S. Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel. Bronze Star cover letter. Typescript. 2 items.
    • Folder e#0884.3.e
      U.S. Navy. Bureau of Naval Personnel. Correspondence. 59 items, 81 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder f#0884.3.f
      U.S. Navy. Bureau of Naval Personnel. Leave Authorization, Duty Assignments, Armed Forces Identification Card Applications, Award Citations, Etc. 46 items, 77 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
    • Folder g#0884.3.g
      U.S. Navy. Bureau of Naval Personnel. Officer Data Cards. 3 items. Printed forms.
    • Folder h#0884.3.h
      U.S. Navy. Recruiting Command. Executive Development Seminar Scrapbook, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 20-25 July 1971, Ed Mason, Area Vice President, Freedoms Foundations at Valley Forge compiler, 1 vol. Looseleaf, 98 p.
    • Folder I#0884.3.I
      U.S. Pacific Fleet Amphibious Forces Transport Squadron 17 (U.S.S. HANOVER) Files. 4 items, 13 p. Typescript & Printed forms
    • Folder j#0884.3.j
      U.S.S. HANOVER (APA 116) "An Appeal to the U.S. Army" from the Korean Labor Union in Chemulpo, Korea received by WAG on the occasion of the landing of U.S, Army of Occupation Forces. 1 p. Mimeograph.
    • Folder k#0884.3.k
      U.S.S. MITSCHER (DL-2) Deck Log & Messages (copies). 2 items, 2 p.
    • Folder l#0884.3.l
      U.S.S. PONCHATOULA (AO-148) Newsletters, Clippings, Ephemera. 7 items, 15 p.
    • Folder m#0884.3.m
      U.S.S. TABBERER (DE-418) Deck Log (copy) in Poetry. 1 item. 1 p.
    • Folder n#0884.3.n
      U.S.S. TABBERER (DE-418) Historical Booklet, Clippings, Photographic print. 6 items 14 p.
    • Folder o#0884.3.o
      U.S.S. W. H. STANDLEY (DLG-32) Log of Entrane into the Domain of Neptunus Rex. 12 items, 14 p. Typescript & Printed forms.
  • Box 4#0884.4
    • Folder a#0884.4.a
      U.S. Naval Institute. Proceedings, Vol. 85, Nos. 7-12, Whole Nos. 677-682, July 1959 - Dec. 1959. 1 vol. Periodical. WMAG , Secretary - Treasurer, Aug. 1959 - May 1962
    • Folder b#0884.4.b
      U.S. Naval Institute. Proceedings, Vol. 86, Nos. 1-6, Whole Nos. 683-688, Jan. 1960 - June. 1960. 1 vol. Periodical. WMAG , Secretary - Treasurer, Aug. 1959 - May 1962
  • Box 5#0884.5
    • Folder a#0884.5.a
      U.S. Naval Institute. Proceedings, Vol. 86, Nos. 7-12, Whole Nos. 689-694, July 1960 - Dec. 1960. 1 vol. Periodical. WMAG , Secretary - Treasurer, Aug. 1959 - May 1962
    • Folder b#0884.5.b
      U.S. Naval Institute. Proceedings, Vol. 87, Nos. 1-6, Whole Nos. 695-700, Jan. 1961 - June. 1961. 1 vol. Periodical. WMAG , Secretary - Treasurer, Aug. 1959 - May 1962
  • Box 6#0884.6
    • Folder a#0884.6.a
      U.S. Naval Institute. Proceedings, Vol. 87, Nos. 7-12, Whole Nos. 701-706, July 1961 - Dec. 1961. 1 vol. Periodical. WMAG , Secretary - Treasurer, Aug. 1959 - May 1962
    • Folder b#0884.6.b
      U.S. Naval Institute. Proceedings, Vol. 88, Nos. 1-6, Whole Nos. 707-712, Jan. 1962 - June. 1962. 1 vol. Periodical. WMAG , Secretary - Treasurer, Aug. 1959 - May. 1962

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