Call Number:

C0528

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 2 boxes
• 0.6 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); David Potter Manuscripts, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1950s (inclusive)

Creator:

Barron, Edward, 1874-

Form:

Manuscripts -- 20th century.

Abstract:

Consists of four unpublished manuscripts by David Potter (Princeton Class of 1896) relating to various naval experiences and American military figures.

David Potter (December 19, 1874 - December 13, 1962) was an American naval officer and author.

The collection consists of manuscripts for four unpublished works by Potter (Princeton Class of 1896): "Blow High, Blow Low!," concerning Potter's adventures as a naval officer on board the U.S.S. Manila during the Philippine campaign of 1899-1901; "Frederick Funston, A First-Class Fighting Man," a biography of Major-General Frederick Funston (1865-1917), with a bibliography of Funston-related materials and a copy of Funston's report of his expedition (1893-1894) through Alaska and the British Northwest Territory which he made while he was a special agent for the U.S. Department of Agriculture investigating the flora of the Yukon Valley; "Songs of the Sulu Sea" (circa 1924), a compilation of verses previously published separately under the pseudonym of "Edward Barron;" and Potter's narrative interpretation of letterbook journals written by William Potter (1775-1847) while he was captain-commandant of the New Jersey Militia during the War of 1812, entitled "The Adventures of Major William Potter" (circa 1947).