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lokkecarl Inventory of the Carl L. Lokke Papers, 1913-1960 Processed by Rubenstein Library staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Robert Carlson, Ted Holt, and Paula Jeannet Mangiafico David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 001767371

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: April 2009Processed by Rubenstein Library staff; finding aid encoded by Robert Carlson, Ted Holt, and Paula Jeannet Mangiafico, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, September 2009 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the Carl L. Lokke Papers, 1913-1960 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Lokke, Carl Ludwig, 1897-1960. Carl L. Lokke Papers, 1913-1960 Material in English and French 16.1 Linear Feet Approximately 4000 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Archivist and historian; chief of Foreign Affairs Branch at the U.S. National Archives. Collection consists of the biographical and professional files of Carl Ludwig Lokke, who was on the staff of the National Archives for many years. Material includes copies of his own research papers and many folders of research notes on his specialty, 18th century French colonialism in the West Indies colonies, and more specifically on the life and career of colonial administrator Baron Pierre-Victor Malouet, who was active mainly in French Guiana. There are also many transcriptions and photocopies of primary documents from archives in France and other repositories, as well as some microfilms. Other material includes Lokke's work files from the National Archives. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Carl L. Lokke Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University

Provenance

The Carl L. Lokke Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 1964.

Processing Information

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff, February 1964

This collection is minimally processed; further processing may be required before materials can be accessed.

Encoded by Robert Carlson, Ted Holt, and Paula Jeannet Mangiafico, April and September 2009

Accession 64-49 is described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Biographical Note

Archivist and historian; chief of Foreign Affairs Branch at the U.S. National Archives.

Collection Overview

The Carl L. Lokke Papers are dated between 1918 and 1960, and consist of the biographical and professional files of Carl Ludwig Lokke, who was on the staff of the National Archives for many years. Material includes copies of his own research papers and many folders of research notes on his specialty, 18th century French colonialism in the West Indies colonies, and more specifically on the life and career of colonial administrator Baron Pierre-Victor Malouet, who was mainly active in French Guiana. There are also many transcriptions and photocopies of primary documents from archives in France and other repositories, as well as some microfilms and a few journal issues and other printed material. A series of alphabetical fiels contains writings by other authors and is arranged by country. Other files contain material related to Lokke's archival career, including files relating to the National Archives, and service awards.

Subject Headings

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Colonial administrators--West Indies. France--Colonies--History. France--History--18th century. French Guiana--History. Historians--United States--Correspondence. Lokke, Carl Ludwig, 1897-1960. Malouet, Pierre-Victor, baron, 1740-1814. Microfilms. United States. National Archives and Records Service--Officials and employees. United States. National Archives and Records Service. West Indies, French--History. Contents of Collection Correspondence Series, 1918-1960 (6 boxes) 1Correspondence, 1920-1945 Postcards 2Dissertation correspondence 3Correspondence, 1918-1937 41939-1945 51946-1951 61952-1960 Research Notes Series, 1926-1958 (2.5 boxes) 7Printed material Revue Société d'Histoire et de Geographie d'Haiti, 1946-1949 Research notes Black and white photographs 13Research notes Certificates and awards: General Services Administrative Service Award, 1957 Fellow of the Society of American Archivists, 1958 14Clippings, 1926-1958 and undated Record group memos U.S. National Archives Biographical and Professional Files Series, 1935-1960 (5 boxes) 8Personal and family history files 9U.S. National Archives, 1935-1937 10U.S. National Archives, 1941-1944 11U.S. National Archives, 1944-1956 12U.S. National Archives, 1956-1960 French Research Series (10 boxes)

Primarily contains unarranged research notes for Lokke's work on Baron Pierre-Victor Malouet, an 18th century French colonial administrator and French colonial policy strategist, active mainly in French Guiana. In addition to secondary source notes and citations, contains photostats and hand-written transcriptions of primary sources.

15-24French research files Writings Series, 1913-1959 (7.5 boxes) 25Bibliography St. Nicholas magazine, 1913 Dissertation, draft copy Revision of book on French colonies 26Fauchet Memoire Handbook of Federal World War Agencies, 1943 Alaska article, Collins Encyclopedia 27Article on Continental Congress Papers 28Writings, 1949-1959 29Writings, 1947, 1959 30Writings, 1928-1944 31Writings, 1946, 1958 32Writings, 1949 and undated Printed Material Series (6.5 boxes)

Contains primarily pamphlets and books by authors other than Lokke. Arranged geographically.

32Alaska Venezuela 33Great Britain Other foreign countries Italy Japan Montenegro Poland Romania Turkey Scandinavia Spain and Portugese America 34Various printed material 35Austria Germany Miscellaneous 36Various printed material 37French Foreign Office report of research 38Various journals Oversize Material (1 box) 39Oversize copies of primary sources