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Inside the Archives: Research Worth Diving Into: Significant Great Lakes Maritime Primary Source Collections at the Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University 

Marian Matyn Clarke Historical Library As the Archivist and an Associate Professor at the Clarke Historical Library, I’m pleased to use this column to highlight some of the library’s Great Lakes Maritime history resources, documents, and collections from the 19th … Continue reading

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Inside the Archives: United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) Archives

Aleksandr Gelfand Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS) The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. The archives of the United Nations covers four broad areas: the Secretaries-General, … Continue reading

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Inside the Archives: The Merchant Marines in Maritime History

Renae Rapp SUNY Maritime College The role of merchant marines can easily be eclipsed in naval history studies. Fortunately for cadets and students at SUNY Maritime College, this history is celebrated and integral in the College’s atmosphere and in our … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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