Papers, 1810-1971.

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Papers, 1810-1971.

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This collection of historical materials relating to the Preble Family includes letters detailing Edward Preble's service on USS Kearsarge during the Civil War, including an account of the sinking of CSS Alabama; newspaper articles on the naval career of Commodore Preble and his relationship to USS Constitution; correspondence with Rear Admiral Dundas Preble Tucker, great-great-grandson of Commodore Preble concerning the writing of Commodore Preble's biography; copies of the Boston Gazette from 1810; photographs of various relics from USS Constitution; newspaper articles on recommissioning of USS Constitution and efforts to restore the ship; minutes and roster of the Old Ironsides Descendant's Committee, dedicated to restoring USS Constitution; and miscellany relating to the Preble Family and USS Constitution.

0.3 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7756908

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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Constitution (Frigate)

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U.S.S. Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides". From the description of Agreement, 1826-1828. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58662266 Also known as Old Ironsides; wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy; Thos. McDonough Esq. Com. New York, 28 Oct. 1824; launched in 1797, Constitution was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794; currently a fully commissioned US Navy shi...

United States. Navy

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Preble, Edward, 1761-1807

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American naval officer who served in the American Revolution and merchant marine. From the description of Diary, [1860]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58774129 U.S. naval officer; served during the American Revolution. From the description of Edward Preble memorandum book and U.S. Navy regulations, 1800-1805. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 279266829 Edward Preble was a United States naval officer. ...

Tucker, Dundas P.,

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Preble, Edward Ernst.

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Alabama (Ship : 1846-1860)

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Preble family.

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Kearsarge (Ship)

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