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11I8 Clyde Dr
Tyler TX 75701
October 20, 1997
Evelyn M. Cherpak, Head, Naval Historical Collection
Naval War College
688 Cushing Rd.
Newport Rhode Island 02841-1207
Dear Ms. Cherpak.
I am sorry that I did not return your questionnaire sooner, but we were in England and
Scotland visiting our children last month. I will, however, answer as many questions as
possible and look forward to the results of your historical research project.
Most of the questions you submitted could be answered by a sentence or two from my
book, "The Way of the WAVES" which you say you have in the Naval War College
Library. "Old WAVES Tales," is just a small collection of stories I received from readers.
Both books are out of print (WIMSA purchased all remaining copies). Both books can
be reprinted if necessary. The original letters, first seven years of WAVES Nat'l WHITE
CAPS, scrapbook etc. are in the Naval Archives (or somewhere up there!).
It was so refreshing to answer your questions. . .then reading my book, remembering
those wonderful days so man years ago. In fact, I feel most of your questions came
directly from "The Way of the WAVES"!
Sincerely,
Marie Bennett Alsmeyer
P.S. excuse the spelling errors etc. . .it comes with age!