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Aerial Terror: The Shift In American Daylight Bombing Over Europe During World War Ii, Joseph Sullivan

History & Classics Undergraduate Theses

In the final two years of the Second World War, the United States abandoned daylight precision bombing for terror bombing. During the interwar years, the United States cited international norms and laws to speak out against unjust air attacks by Germany and Japan. Even during the United States’ period of neutrality, President Franklin Roosevelt criticized Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union for their tactics. But, as the war dragged on, the ferocity and persistence of the Nazis forced the United States to change their approach to strategic bombing. With fewer military industrial targets remaining and Allied casualties rising, the US …

Fighting To Save A Nation: Volunteerism And London’S Auxiliary Fire Service In The Blitz, Michael Giso

Spring 2015, British Society and Culture

The London Blitz of 1940 is one of the most horrifying events of World War 2. For the first time, citizens were the primary target in an attempt to shock Britain into surrender. The Blitz opened a new chapter in the book of WWII. Hitler wanted to reduce London to a pile of ashes and rubble. To accomplish this feat, the Germans introduced an entirely new air-raid strategy. Guided by a new tracking system, that allowed them to locate London even during government imposed blackouts, the Germans dropped a barrage of incendiary bombs over London. These small, tubular objects would …

Walking The Tightrope: The United States’ Policy In Vietnam, 1952-1954, Erin Flynn

Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity

This thesis demonstrates how the Truman and Eisenhower administrations sought to avoid direct intervention in Indochina and halt the spread of communism at the same time. This purpose is achieved through careful analysis of primary and secondary sources, with a particular focus on the primary documentation found in Foreign Relations of the United States: 1952-1954. Through examination of these day-by-day recordings and memos, the futility of pursuing the two conflicting aims becomes clear.

The Burnside Expedition, Ambrose E. Burnside

Rhode Island History

By Ambrose E. Burnside, Late Major-General, United States Army. Personal Narratives of Events of the War of the Rebellion being papers read before the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society. No.6 – Second Series. 1882.

Written by Ambrose Burnside and read before the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society on July 7, 1880, the author discusses his military expedition along the North Carolina Coast between February and June of 1862. The expedition was part of General Winfield Scott’s overall Anaconda Plan, which was aimed at closing the blockade-running ports inside the Outer Banks.

Warranty Deed, April 6, 1875

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Subject Files Collection

Warranty deed of land granted by Crawford Howland (witness: wife, Mary L.) to (first name eligible) Eliza Hopkins in Foster, RI on April 6, 1875. Recorded and witnessed by George W. Phillips, Town Clerk. "Recorded in Deed Book #14, p. 421."

Printed and handwritten; 1 folded sheet, (4 p.); 35 x 43 cm [unfolded].

[Letter], 1868, June 14, Boston, Mass., John Baker [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Business correspondences from John A. Baker of Boston, Massachusetts regarding the order of various bronze and other castings. Provides information regarding the casting trade.

One entry: dated July 14, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 12.5 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 17, Springvale, Wis., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from (probably) Cameron's nephew Wallace Porter of Springvale, Wisconsin. Indicates enjoyment of Cameron's recent visit; familial illness and community activity.

One entry dated December 17, 1866; unsigned (probably nephew, Wallace Porter)

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him that A. Cameron did not receive the job at the armory among other other familial items.

One entry: dated December 9, 1866

Handwritten 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 2, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him he has obtained jobs at the Springfield Armory for both A. Cameron and their brother Joe. Provides information concerning the job and familial matters

One entry: dated December 2, 1866

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 10, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?). Informs Cameron of inability to join him on his trip out west. Dated October, 10 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked October 11 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 7, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts regarding a photograph sent by post and directions to visit him before A. Cameron sets out for a trip to Wisconsin.

One entry: dated October 7, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included with letter, postmarked October 7, Springfield, Mass., and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 24, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one unsigned (husband of K. Cameron?) both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Both provide information regarding Cameron's land in or around Plover, Wisconsin.

Two distinct entries, written at same time, dated September 24, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked September 28, Rosendale [Wis.] and addressed to "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts. Among others, he informs Cameron of his job in U.S. Armory; theft of one thousand dollars by a former Brother Spooner of Hampden Lodge (Masonic?) in Springfield Massachusetts; and relates his interest in the completion of the Trans-Atlantic Cable.

One entry: dated September 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Related envelope postmarked September 10, Springfield, Mass. Addressed to: A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 2nd/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 26, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from Cameron's sister Kate of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts crop failures; weather conditions; prices of farm goods and services and various sundries.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 26, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten ; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 15, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one from niece, Lena Porter both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial activities including family outing to Yankee Robinson's Circus; crop harvest and individual illness.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 15, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, July 29, North Conventry, Conn., B. A. Potter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from B.A. Potter of North Coventry, Connecticut regarding land in Plover, Wisconsin.

One entry: dated July 29, 1866

Handwritten; Single page; 17.5 x 16 cm.

Envelope included postmarked July 31 from Andover, Connecticut and addressed to: "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 4th/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 29, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

Dated July 29, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Envelope (7.5 x 13 cm.) included postmarked July 29, 1866 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Aug. 13/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 9, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated July 9, 1866

Handwritten on back of blank South End Coal Company receipt; Single page; 22 x 12 cm. folded to 7 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder postmarked July 9 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answd [sic] July 26/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, May 15, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated May 15, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder dated May 16 from Boston, Mass. Address: Allen F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Envelope labeled "Answered May 20, [18]66"

[Letter], 1866, April 24, Lonsdale, R.I., Jonathan S. Belcher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Jonathan S. Belcher who served as Second Lieutenant in Company I of the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit with A. Cameron. Informs Cameron of his position in Mill Number 17 of the Lonsdale (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) New Village and makes mention of General Nelson Viall as Representative of Providence. One entry: dated April 24, 1866. Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25.5 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, April 14, Providence, R.I., E. Park [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from E. Parks of Providence, Rhode Island regarding work on a table and confirmation of sent caster.

One entry: dated April 14, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, March 26, Augusta, Ga., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from U.S. Arsenal in [Augusta, Georgia?] Relates personal contact with large powder mills [at Augusta, Georgia?]. One entry: dated March 26th, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included postmarked March 27, August, Ga. and addressed "A. F. Cameron, No. 3 James St., Springfield, Mass." Envelope includes a printed return address "U.S. Arsenal Augusta, Georgia" with the phrase "Official Business" crossed out.

[Letter], 1866, Feb. 6/March 9, Springvale, Wis., Wallace Alexander Porter & Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from nephew, Wallace Alexander Porter and one from Cameron's sister Kate both from Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial illnesses; winter weather conditions; prices of goods and services and various sundries. Inscribed by W. Porter as from "Rosendale Fond Du Luc Co. Wis". (Rosendale being a village in Springvale, County of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin).

Two distinct entries: dated February 6 and March 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20.5 x 26 cm. folded to 20.5 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Nov. 30, Providence, R.I., Charles L. Stafford [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Charles L. Stafford, a former military officer in the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit. Responds to the matter of an official document sent by Cameron; responds to Cameron making two dollars a day in the trades; provides information of former military colleagues and states he would not go into the military again "under any consideration". One entry: dated November 30, 1865. Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

Property Returns Division, (Examination Section - Form I) : Ordnace Office, War Department, Washington, D.C., November 18, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Equipage Collection

This is an official letter from the Ordnance Office, War Department, Washington D.C., dated Nov 18 1965 and addressed to Lt. A. F. Cameron, Providence RI. Signed by J.R. McGuniness, Lt. of Ordnance. 25 x 20 cm. Single page.

[Letter], 1865, Oct. 11, R.W. Guiness [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence from the Ordnance Office of the War Department responding to an inquiry by Cameron to correct a return dated April 2, 1865. Denies request.

Dated October 11, 1865.

Handwritten; Single page; 26 x 20 cm.

Invoice Of Ordnace And Ordnace Stores, Voucher #1, Us Artillery (Heavy): Camp Parapet, La, October 2, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Equipage Collection

This a form listing Ordnance and Ordnace Stores turned over by Capt. Samuel Farnum to 1st Lt. Allen F. Cameron at Camp Parapet, LA on October 2nd, 1865. 29 x 22 cm. One page, double sided.

[Letter], 1865, Sept. 23, C. Whiting, Jr. [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence sent by C. Whiting (Jr.) ordering hospital lists to be turned over to Surgeon (Benoni) Carpenter as instructed.

One entry: dated September 23, 1865

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 25 x 40 cm. folded to 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Sept. 23, A.M. Allister [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence from A.M. Allister clarifies Paymaster General's Office Memorandum 44 (47?) instructing payment for troops "free on or before April 1861". Additionally provides clarification for troops those who enlisted under the President's call for 300,000 volunteers of October 17, 1863 (typo in correspondence dates as October 17, 1865). Includes handwritten copy of memorandum [signed B.W. Brice, Paymaster General] for reference. Dated September 23, 1865 includes correspondence and Military Memorandum. Handwritten; 1 folded (4 p.); 34 x 45 cm. folded to 34 x 22.5 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Sept. 20, Colonel J. [Hale] Sypher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence by order of Colonel J. H(ale) Sypher via Adjutant J(oseph) C. Whiting (Jr.). Provides a list of men who were sent north via ship.

One entry: dated September 20, 1865

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 12 cm.