Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- McCain, John Sidney, 1884-1945
- Abstract:
- The John Sidney McCain papers consist of correspondence, reports, dispatches, orders, and photographs relating to American naval aviation and to naval operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II. John Sidney McCain was an admiral in the United States Navy and a Commander of the Second Carrier Task Force in World War II. He was awarded Navy Cross for his heroism and the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars for exceptional service
- Extent:
- 5 manuscript boxes (2.0 Linear Feet)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], John Sidney McCain Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Background
- Scope and content:
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The papers of John Sidney McCain, acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1982, deal with United States naval aviation and naval operations in the Pacific theater during Second World War.
The papers have been organized into three series. Correspondence includes letters, of a both official and personal nature, with names of some prominent correspondents mentioned and arranged chronologically. The United States Navy File covers air distribution lists, dispatches, orders, and operating procedures relating to American naval operations particularly in the Pacific region. Last but not the least are the photographs divided by the creator generally into groups including the date, the location, and the names of photographers.
The original order of the McCain papers has been maintained and security- classified documents have been pulled out of the collection.
- Biographical / historical:
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Date Event 1884 August 9 Born, Carroll County, Mississippi1901-1902 Student, University of Mississippi1906 Commander, ensign, U.S. NavyGraduate, U.S. Naval Academy,1920 Graduate, Naval War College1935-1936 Flight instructor (naval aviator), Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida1937-1939 Commanded the aircraft carrier Ranger (CV-4)1939 Served as Commander of Air Forces for Western Sea Frontier and the South Pacific Force1941 Promoted through grades to Rear Admiral1943 July Promoted to Vice Admiral1942 September - 1943 July Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics1943 July Deputy Chief, naval operations for air, Commander, Carrier Task Force1943 August Rose to the rank of Vice Admiral as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations1944 Earned the Navy CrossReturned to the Pacific Theater as Commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force1945 Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars for outstanding performance as an air planner and carrier task force commander and awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry1945 September 2 Witnessed the Japanese surrender on board U.S.S. Missouri1945 September 6 Posthumously appointed Admiral effective that dateDied, Carrollton, Mississippi - Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1982
- Arrangement:
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The collection is organized into 3 series: Correspondence, United States Navy File, and Photographs
- Physical location:
- Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
- Terms of access:
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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], John Sidney McCain Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Location of this collection:
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Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563