Papers of Admiral Frank F. Fletcher 1873-1928

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Papers of Admiral Frank F. Fletcher, Accession #3584, -a, -b, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Papers of Admiral Frank F. Fletcher, Accession #3584, -a, -b, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of ca. 1900 items, 1873-1928, in 11 Hollinger boxes. It comprises the correspondence, official records and reports, scrapbooks, photographs, and other memorabilia of Frank F. Fletcher during his Naval career in which he attained the rank of Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet. Also included in this collection is material of Admiral Fletcher's post-Naval career, specifically, his role on the War Industries Board. These papers form an important addition to the study of United States' intervention in Mexico during Woodrow Wilson's terms of office. Admiral Fletcher was in charge of the United States fleet at Veracruz in 1913 and 1914 and his correspondence, officially with the Navy and State Department and unofficially with his wife an daughters, is very rich in describing the diplomatic, military, and political situation in Mexico. Other fields of interest include Naval History, gunnery, and ballistic inventions, and the world cruise of 1905.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired in installments. The first group (3584) was deposited by Mrs. Philip B. Payton and Mrs. Robert Barnhart on Dec. 14, 1970 and was subsequently changed to a gift of February 25, 1972. The second group (3584-a) was desposited by the ladies on December 20, 1971, and changed to a gift on February 25, 1972. The third group (3584-b) was given as a gift ot the library on February 25, 1972 by Mrs. Peyton and Mrs. Barnhart.
Arrangement:

The collection has been generally arranged chronologically within specific areas. Where possible the collection was kept in its original order, such as the division into specific areas of Admiral Fletcher's interests. The correspondence is arranged chronologically in two segments, the personal and official correspondence of Admiral Fletcher and the correspondence with his wife and daughters. Other sections, such as scrapbooks, official orders and documents are chronological within their respective boxes.

Physical description:
This collection consists of ca. 1900 items.