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Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870.
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Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton.
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Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865.
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Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863.
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Forbes, R. B. (Robert Bennet), 1804-1889.
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Parrott, R. P. (Robert Parker), 1804-1877.
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United States. Navy -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
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United States. Navy -- Officers -- Diaries.
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United States. Navy -- Officers.
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United States. Navy.
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Wise, Henry Augustus.
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Naval art and science.
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Naval gunnery.
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Ordnance, Naval.
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Correspondence.
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Diaries.
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Civil War (U.S.)
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Military history
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English
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Collection Title:
Creator:
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870.
Inclusive Dates:
1823-1945
Abstract:
Papers of the U.S. naval officer, established ordnance system. Collection includes correspondence (1836-1905); 13 diaries (1834-1870); notebooks, memoranda, articles, and other papers relating to Dahlgren's naval career, including his pioneer work in naval ordnance, and the development of the Dahlgren gun. Includes a diary of his wife, Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren, and a Civil War journal of an unidentified person. Correspondence includes that of Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren, Percival Drayton, Andrew H. Foote, R.B. Forbes, R.P. Parrott, Henry Augustus Wise, and others.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Subject:
Naval art and science.
Naval gunnery.
Ordnance, Naval.
Subject Strengths:
Military history
Civil War (U.S.)