U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Collection: Robert White Papers

April 28, 1905
Manuscript Collection #677-027
Creator(s)
White, Robert
Physical description
0.58 Cubic Feet
Preferred Citation
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Collection: Robert White Papers (#677.027), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Repository
ECU Manuscript Collection
Access
No restrictions

A typescript history of the USS Borie (DD 704) and an issue of its newsletter Noah's Ark News (Sept. 2, 1945), and photographs.


Biographical/historical information

Robert White was born on July 17, 1923, in Gridley, KS. He joined the Navy in 1941 and served on the USS Borie, the last ship sunk, during World War II. He received several medals for his service, including the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. After he served, attended Texas Tech University, and graduated in 1950 with a BS in Electrical Engineering.


Scope and arrangement

This collection includes an original copy of Noah's Ark News published by, for, and about the crew of the USS Borie. Additionally, this collection includes photographs of Robert 'Bob' White and some of his crewmates aboard the USS Borie, as well as additional photos of various Navy ships. Also included is a History of the USS Borie (DD 704) from the Office of Public Relations, Navy Department.


Administrative information
Custodial History

October 2, 1995 (unprocessed), 16 items; A typescript history of the USS BORIE (DD 704) and an issue of its newsletter Noah's Ark News (Sept. 2, 1945), and photographs. Donor: Mr. Robert White.

Source of acquisition

Gift of Mr. Robert White

Processing information

Encoded by Apex Data Services

Copyright notice

Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.


Key terms
Corporate Names
Borie (Destroyer : DD704)
Topical
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American

Container list
History of USS Borie (DD-704)
Box 1 Folder a History of USS Borie (DD-704)