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Gerald McCarthy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0000GMC1

Scope and Contents

National War College course readings. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972 - 1973

Creator

Biographical Information

Gerald D. McCarthy, professor and administrator, was born in Alton, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954. In 1967 he received his Master of Science degree from George Washington University. He also attended the National War College in 1972-1973 and prior to that, the Naval War College.

McCarthy initially came to Purdue as part of the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit. He was in this unit for five years with the last three as commanding officer and professor of naval science. He retired from the Navy in 1978 with the rank of captain after 24 years of active service. A significant part of this career was in the submarine service.

In 1980, McCarthy joined the faculty of the Department of Supervision of Purdue University School of Technology and in 1989 he became the head of the department.

Extent

2.00 Cubic Feet (Two cubic feet boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Gerald McCarthy papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Archive Staff
Date
2021-03-26
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Second edition.

Revision Statements

  • 2021-03-26: Biographical Information updated by E. Sandgren with sketch written by David Hovde

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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