Wilson Brown Papers

Collection Overview

Title: Wilson Brown Papers

Predominant Dates:1935, 1955

ID: 30/32/

Creator: Brown, Wilson

Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of drafts of message from Franklin Roosevelt to members of his cabinet while on cruise in 1935; a typescript and galley proofs of Wilson Brown's article, "Aide to Four Presidents"; photographs and clippings related to that article; a typescript of the book Four Presidents, a typescript of Brown's proposed book, From Sail to Carrier Task Force; and notes by Professor-Emeritus Royal S. Pease concerning this book.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for use by the general public.

Use Restrictions: This material is subject to copyright restrictions under Title 17 of the U.S. Code.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. Wilson Brown; Mr. and Mrs. E. Carleton Granbery, Jr.

Related Materials: Wilson Brown Papers, 1902-1954, MS 228. For more information please see https://www.usna.edu/Library/sca/man-findingaids/view.php?f=MS_228.

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1

Box 1

"Aide to Four Presidents," American Heritage, vol. 2
From Sail to Carrier Task Force Typescript
Four Presidents -- Table of Contents, Illustrations, Introduction, Part I - Calvin Coolidge
Four Presidents, Part II - Herbert Hoover
Four Presidents, Part III - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Four Presidents, Part IV - Harry S. Truman
Four Presidents, Conclusion and Epilogue
Four Presidents, Illustrations
Notes for a Biography
Outgoing Dispatches - Cruise, Written by FDR, 1935