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Norman C. Delaney Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-152

This collection inclcudes the research done by Dr. Norman C. Delaney of Del Mar College. The collections focuses on the research and writing of his book on the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi. Materials include scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, and VHS, cassette, and reels, in addition to reel interview files of Cline H. Knowles, Jr. interviewing Navy personnel stationed at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi during World War II.

Dates

  • 1836-2000

Physical Description

Fragile Documents

Conditions Governing Access

No Restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

This material is made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to taking precautions against infringement of copyright and respecting the publication rights of reproduced materials. All rights are reserved and retained regardless of current or future development or laws that may apply to fair use standards. Any materials used should be fully credited with their source according to the example given in the Preferred Citation note. Requests for assistance with citations and images of publication quality should be directed to specialcollections@tamucc.edu

Extent

8 Linear Feet

Abstract

Dr. Norman C. Delaney was professor at Del Mar College who wrote a book covering the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Norman C. Delaney was a professor of United States History at Del Mar College. Teaching for 39 years, he was particularly focused in Naval History. The Norman C. Delaney Papers covers the research conducted by Dr. Norman C. Delaney in writing his book on the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi during World War Two. The Air Station was originally proposed to be constructed along Corpus Christi Bay in the 1930s and was finally ready for use in 1941. The Air Station was actively used throughout the war and served as a main trainng ground for Naval cadets and pilots. Delaney conducted dozens of oral histories with Naval cadets, aviators, instructors, and officers who served throughout war. Additionally, he conducted dozens of interviews with women who were active in WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. Delaney also conducted interviews with African American Servicemen who shared their experiences in the armed forces, as well as civilian workers who contributed to the war effort. All of these interviews were recorded and transcribed. Also included in the collection are correspondence with veteran servicemen, as well as photographs of the air station during the war. Publications, research papers and military newsletters were also incoporated.

Arrangement

Collection is organized into Fifteen Series:

I. Oral History Transcripts

i. Oral History Release Forms ii. African Americans iii. Aviators iv. Aviator-Cadets v. Aviator-Instructors vi. Radar Technicians vii. Sailors viii. Various ix. Civillian Workers II. WAVES

i. Oral History Release Forms ii. "Waves" Photographs iii.Correspondence iv. Oral History Transcripts v. Louise Beth Cooper III. Hein Walter Bosowitz

IV. Correspondence

V. Gambel Brothers Research Materials

VI. Julius Rubin Brownstein Research Papers

VII. Cline Knowles Research Papers

VIII. Publications

IX. Newspapers

X. Published Reports and Papers

XI. Photocopies

XII. Assorted Papers

XIII. Photographs

XIV. Scrapbook

XV. VHS Tapes, Cassettes, and Records

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Norman C. Delaney donated his personal collection of files, scrapbooks, tapes, clippings, photographs, memorabillia, etc. to Special Collections and Archives at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on January 30, 2003

Related Materials

Cline H. Knowles, Jr. Papers

Physical Description

Fragile Documents

Processing Information

Nicholas Figueroa processed this collection and created the accompanying finding aid

Subjects

Related Names

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to Dr. Norman C. Delaney Collection of Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Interviews and Memorabilia of World War II Veterans by Cline H. Knowles
Status
In Progress
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English, German
Edition statement
1st

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, Mary and Jeff Bell Library, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Repository

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