Richard L. Downing papers.
| Author/creator | Downing, Richard L. creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1944-1945, 1955. |
| Description | 0.073 cubic ft. (6 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Papers (1944-1945, 1955) of Richard L. Downing, including photographs and biographical information, as well as the text of a 1955 speech by Downing on submarines and submarine warfare. Recollections in the collection include accounts of two enemy engagements of the HADDO, including a description of the successful first use of an experimental torpedo designed to hone in on the sound of a ship's screws (January 1945) and a description of the torpedo attack on the Japanese destroyer ASAKAZE (August 1944). |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Richard L. Downing Papers (#647), 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 Richard L. Downing. |
| Biographical note | Richard L. Downing graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1939. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #647 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |