Obituary of Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, U.S. Navy
Subject(s): China, Diplomacy, Honor, Japan, Military discipline, Military leadership of a person, Naval War College (U.S.), Obituaries, Philippine American War (Philippines : 1899-1902), Philippines, Sin, Soldiers, Sperry, Charles S. (Charles Stillman), 1847-1911, United States. Navy, War, Maritime (International law)
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This obituary illustrates the life of Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, U.S. Navy. His military history, personality, and effectiveness as a leader are all captured in this document. Most notably he is known for being a key mediator in many high tension situations in East Asia, and successfully prevent said conflicts from escalating.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09
Creator(s)
Recipient
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Obituary of Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, U.S. Navy. [September 1, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70334. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Obituary of Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, U.S. Navy. [1 Sep. 1911]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70334.
APA:
Unknown.: , [1911, September 1]. Obituary of Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, U.S. Navy. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70334.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
