| Scope and content |
This collection includes the papers (1941-1987) of Arlie George Capps, a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1941. It includes correspondence, a partial diary, a thesis, articles, military orders, citations, clippings, certificates, and photographs relating to his World War II service aboard the USS CUSHING, USS HUTCHINS, and USS NEWCOMB. This collection also includes materials relating to his civilian business career, 1954-1987. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Arlie George Capps Papers (#589), 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 Mrs. Josephine Capps. |
| Biographical note | Arlie George Capps (1918-1986) was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, and was admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1937. He graduated in February 1941. |
