Archie P. Kelley oral history interview,
| Author/creator | Kelley, Archie P., 1918- creator. |
| Other author | Lennon, Donald R., interviewer. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 2001 April 26. |
| Description | sound recording 1 audiocassette (1.5 hr.) |
| Description | transcript 41 pages |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Captain Kelley, a Navy junior born in D.C., grew up in a Navy family primarily in California. After commenting briefly on his youth and US Naval Academy experiences, he describes his experiences in the USS WEST VIRIGINIA during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He comments on the aftermath of the attack, the raising of the WEST VIRIGNIA and the OKLAHOMA, and his service in the USS GANSEVOORT and FRAZIER. He details seven Pacific engagements, including attacks on Kwajalein and Gaudalcanal. |
| General note | Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon. Interview date: April 26, 2001. |
| Access restriction | Joyner- No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Archie P. Kelley Oral History Interview (#OH0197), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Joyner- See collection guide for copyright restrictions. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Archie P. Kelley. |
| Biographical note | Archie P. Kelley, born 1918 in Washington, D.C., was an officer in the United States Navy and served during World War II. After the war, Kelley served under Admiral Hyman G. Rickover and helped develop nuclear-powered submarines. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Interviews. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #OH0197 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |