John W. Newsom oral history interview,
| Author/creator | Newsom, John W., 1919- creator, interviewee. |
| Other author | Lennon, Donald R., interviewer. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1991. |
| Description | sound recording 1 audiocassette (35 mins) |
| Description | transcript 15 pages |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Captain Newsom provided an overview of his Naval Academy and World War II experiences, concentrating briefly on his experiences at Pearl Harbor; duty aboard the destroyer-minesweeper USS HOPKINS at Gaudalcanal, Savo Island, Munda, and Tulagi; flight school and blimp training; appointment to the USS CALIFORNIA; the invasionary force against Japan; and return the the U.S. |
| General note | Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon. Interview date: June 5, 1991. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | John W. Newsom Oral History Interview, Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of John W. Newsom. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #OH0124 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |