Josiah B. Henneberger papers,
| Author/creator | Henneberger, Josiah B., 1918- |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | 0.87 cubic ft. (194 items, 8 volumes) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | This collection includes the papers of Josiah Baker Henneberger, born in 1918, including correspondence, military orders, engineering notes, weather, handbooks, diaries, reports, newsletters, programs, photographs, clippings, citations, certificates and miscellany. Early military papers in the collection concern Henneberger's entrance into the academy, a request for honorable discharge from the Marine Corps Reserves, routine schedules for the 1940 practice cruise, memorandums, promotion notifications, routine schedules and roster of officers, duty assignments, lists of auditing boards, and transfer requests for the ships on which he served. Henneberger's diaries cover the years 1936-1951, from his entrance into the academy through his involvement in World War II and the Korean War. Publications in the collection include handbooks, yearbooks, newsletters, and pamphlets. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Josiah B. Henneberger Papers (#531), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, 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 Commander Josiah B. Henneberger, USN (Ret). |
| Biographical note | Josiah Baker Henneberger enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves in 1937 and was honorably discharged to enter the U.S. Naval Academy. Henneberger retired in 1963 as commander in the Supply Corps. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #531 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |