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Bernard M. Baruch, Jr. papers (MSC-146)

Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College

686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841-1207
Tel: 401-841-2435
E-mail: nhc@usnwc.edu
Website: https://usnwcarchives.org/

Collection Overview

Title: Bernard M. Baruch, Jr. papers
Date range: 1937-1962
Creator: Baruch, Bernard M. Jr., 1902-1992
Extent: 9 boxes
Abstract: These papers span the years 1937-1962 and in large part they focus on Bernard M. Baruch Jr.'s service in the Naval Reserve from 1937. The collection is divided into 5 series. Of special interest to researchers are the programs he developed and the publications he wrote on naval intelligence and enemy sightings. Other topics of interest include slides and photographs of World War II, Nazi surface ships and submarines, photographs and documents pertaining to Japanese Air Balloon Bombers, and his correspondence with Laurent H. L. Brackx who was accused of espionage. Series V includes some materials pertaining to Bernard M. Baruch Sr.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
Collection number: MSC-146