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Langhorne Gibson papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 237
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of pamphlets and other printed matter with some letters, diaries and manuscripts relating to naval affairs. The largest block of material concerns World War I, particularly the questions of the German naval mutiny of 1917, the surrender of the German fleet in November 1918, and the scuttling of its most important units at Scapa Flow in 1919. Also in the collection are circa two thousand postcards showing World War I naval scenes and photographs of American transports.

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession 1992-M-004 was transferred from the Bibliography Department in 1991.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by accession.

Dates
1710-1957
Majority of material found within 1914 - 1957
Extent
3.75 Linear Feet (9 boxes)
Related Names
Gibson, Langhorne, 1899-
Language of Materials
English