Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company records, 1964
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
- Title
- Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company records
- Dates
- 1964 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 01368
- Summary
- Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company was founded in 1886. Collection contains company bulletins, newsletters, pamphlets, and an annual report.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company was founded in 1886 by Collis P. Huntington and became a premier shipbuilder in the United States and for the U.S. Navy. In the 1950s, the company president, William Blewett, Jr., made the decision to introduce Newport News to nuclear power, and the company continues to power its aircraft carriers and submarines with nuclear energy today. In 1968, the company was purchased by Tenneco Inc.
Content Description
Collection contains documents published by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, including a bulletins, newsletters, pamphlets, and an annual report.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 1 box.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Hydraulic turbines.
- Pamphlets.
- Shipbuilding.
- Shipyards.
- Water-power.
Form or Genre Terms
- Annual reports.
- Newsletters.
