| Abstract |
Papers reflect varied aspects of the United States Navy during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Correspondence and other materials discuss the role of the Navy, cities Dyer visited while in service, and his time aboard the following: USS Plymouth, USS Frolic, USS Constitution, USS Despatch, USS Vesuvius, USS Stranger, USS Yankton, USS Rainbow, and the Pacific Station. Materials also detail his term as governor of Guam, as well as the customs of the native Chamorros. In addition, the papers chronicle the personal affairs and relationships of members of the Dyer and Palmer families. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence of George Dyer to his wife during his absences from home, although letters of Susan Dyer, George Washington Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hazzard Palmer, and other members of the family comprise a significant portion of the papers. Additional material include diaries, photographs, and literary manuscripts. |
| Access restriction | Joyner- No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
George Leland Dyer Papers (#340), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Joyner- 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 Mrs. Janice E. Sellers. |
| Biographical note | George Leland Dyer (Aug. 26, 1849-Apr. 2, 1914), native of Calais, Me., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1870. He was made an ensign in July, 1871. Dyer was promoted through grades to the rank of captain in Sept., 1905, and commodore in 1908, when he retired. He served aboard various sail and steam vessels and performed a variety of administrative duties. In 1875 Dyer married Susan Hart Palmer (Sept. 22, 1853-1921), and they had three children: George Palmer (b. Feb. 7, 1876), Susan Hart [Daisy] (b. Dec. 20, 1879), and Dorothy (b. May 7, 1886). |
