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Collection
Title
Yates Stirling Jr. Diary of the Commander of the U.S.S. Von Steuben Manuscript
Date(s)
- 1918-1928 (Creation)
- 1918-1919 (Creation)
Extent
1.00 Boxes
Name of creator
Biographical history
Son of an admiral, Yates Sterling Jr. (1872-1948) was born into the naval life. In the first World War, he commanded the U.S.S. Von Steuben, a troop transport. In the late 1920s, he was also commander of the Yangtze River Patrol.
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Scope and content
This collection includes the manuscript diaries of the commander of the U.S.S. Von Steuben, 317 pages.12 mo (6X4 inches), original calf, worn; a few minor creases and tears, lacking the last 7 leaves (not part of diary proper). Vp, January 1 to September 7, 1918; April 8 to June 21, 1919; and circa 1928. There are two bound diary volumes and one typescript entitled "Battle Between the U.S.S. Von Steuben and German Submarine", June 18, 1818.
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Physical access
Do not photocopy original diaries.
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Languages of the material
- English
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Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Purchased at auction from Swan Auction Galleries. 104 East 25th Street New York, NY 10010.
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: NA.
Archivist's note
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Name access points
- Von Steuben (Transport) (Subject)