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Dr. Nathaniel M. Sims collection of Sims and Hitchcock family papers (MSC-354)

Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College

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

Collection Overview

Title: Dr. Nathaniel M. Sims collection of Sims and Hitchcock family papers
Date range: 1797-1993, (bulk 1906-1945)
Creator: Sims family
Extent: 10.5 linear feet
(21 archival boxes, 1 half archival box, 1 oversize box)
Abstract: This collection consists of correspondence, logbooks, photographs, publications, and other papers relating to the Sims and Hitchcock families, particularly Admiral William S. Sims, his wife Anne Hitchcock Sims, and her father Ethan Allen Hitchcock. These papers detail the families’ personal lives and relationships as well as the careers of Adm. Sims and Ethan Allen Hitchcock.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
Collection number: MSC-354