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That document that piques your interest: The whole story behind Norfolk, Virginia’s U.S. District Clerk of Court Seth Foster
Karen J. Johnson U.S. Courts Library Libraries are wonderful places, as most are aware, but there are different kinds of libraries, and I would wager that a researcher of naval history would not necessarily think of a court library or … Continue reading
Inside the Archives: In the Age of COVID
Dara A. BakerAssistant Editor for ArchivesDigital Format Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration Hello. I am delighted to be back helming the International Journal of Naval History’s Inside the Archives column. For the first time since the advent of computers … Continue reading
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Inside the Archives: Sons of the Commander in Chief: The Roosevelt Boys in World War II
Contents: James Roosevelt: Gung-Ho Marine Raider Elliott Roosevelt: Doing All He Can to Get Into the Fighting Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.: Big Pancho of the Mighty May John A. Roosevelt: “I Don’t Care What the Ship Looks Like Or Is” … Continue reading
View from the Quarterdeck: July 2018
Most of us recall a particular teacher or professor who first piqued our interest in history. Later, as we advanced in our professional studies, if we were fortunate we acquired a mentor we admired who took particular interest in guiding … Continue reading
Inside the Archives: Down Honolulu Way: The USO and The Navy in Hawaii 1942-1947
Michael Case Archivist USO Inside the Archives Editor: Dara Baker, U.S. Naval War College The USO (United Service Organizations) is an organization focused on providing support, programs, and entertainment to active duty service personnel and their families. With 2016 being … Continue reading
Inside the Archives: Lessons Learned: Researching the Battle of Jutland 1916 at the Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College
Dara A. Baker Head Archivist U.S. Naval War College Newport, RI It all started with the desire to create an exhibition for the Battle of Jutland’s 100th anniversary. Sure, I thought, I’m positive that the Naval Historical Collection includes enough … Continue reading
Inside the Archives: Hector Bywater and William Honan in the Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College
Scott Reilly Former Assistant Archivist U.S. Naval War College Newport, RI Hector Bywater’s life and work – as journalist, naval analyst, spy, and prophet of the Pacific War – largely escaped popular notice until 1970. In that year, American Heritage published … Continue reading
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Inside the Archives: The Yangtze River Patrol Collection
John Sanders Special Collections & Archives Dudley Knox Library Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, California Wednesday, April 26, 1911: “Got into tail of typhoon about 5 a.m. Sea roughest experienced yet. Lucky we are heading into it. Eased up a bit … Continue reading