02356cpcaa2200457 4500 mm 70014043 DLC 20260227111613.0 cr ||||||||||| 730514|||||||||||| eng mm 70014043 ms 71001411 DLC DLC dacs DLC R lcmd Shafroth, J. F. (John Franklin), 1887-1967. J.F. Shafroth papers, 1926-1945 (bulk 1943-1945). 1,800 items. 7 containers. 4 linear feet. Open to research. Official correspondence, memoranda, directives, and reports sent to William Frederick Halsey and Chester W. Nimitz, relating primarily to Shafroth's experiences as a commander in the South Pacific during World War II and head of a task group which conducted the first heavy bombardment of Japan. Includes material relating to Shafroth's course work at the Army War College (U.S.). Correspondents include William Frederick Halsey, John B. Heffernan, and Chester W. Nimitz. Chiefly mimeograph or carbon copies. [S.l.]. Naval officer. Collection material in English. Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms011170 Forms part of: Naval Historical Foundation collection. Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959. Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959 Correspondence. Heffernan, John B. Correspondence. Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966. Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966 Correspondence. United States. Navy. Army War College (U.S.) World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Japan. World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Pacific Ocean. Naval officers. itoamc Finding aid http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms011170 Finding aid (PDF) http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms011170.3 39159 39159