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Correspondence, 1920-40

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: These papers of Stanley Matthews primarily relate to his 30 year career in the U.S. Navy, 1910-1940. He served with the rank of Chief Water Tender on the U.S.S. New Mexico, 1922-26. The collection consists of 3 folders. Folder 1 contains correspondence to and from the U.S. Navy concerning Matthews' pay, change of address, and qualifications. The folder also contains a letter describing a shared naval experience in Mexico. Folder 2 consists of information relating to the USS New Mexico and includes a pamphlet, a roster of officers, a ship's newsletter, and a menu. Folder 3 primarily contains a roster of officers and crew on the USS Huntington during 1918, exam papers, a calendar of events and a leather packet of service and appointment papers. Folder 4 contains photographs.

Dates

  • 1920-40

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (.25 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451