Research and Publication files
1939-2013
Physical Description: 8.8 linear feet (17 boxes, 1 oversize box)
Scope and Contents
Research and Publication files include documentation collected during Dr. Robert Allen's process of researching, interviewing,
writing and publication of The Port Chicago Mutiny from his initial Ph.D thesis work at UCSF in the late 1970s to the publication
of the first edition of his book in 1989 and subsequent editions and revisions. Includes interviews with Port Chicago survivors,
general research articles about African-Americans in the U.S. Navy and other historical context, and research materials about
the Port Chicago explosion and subsequent court inquiry from the National Archives, Judge Advocate General inquiry, NAACP
Legal Defense Fund, and other sources.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically
Research
1939-2013
Physical Description: 5.25 linear feet
Scope and Contents
Research conducted by Robert Allen for "The Port Chicago Mutiny" and funding to support the research.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically, with correspondence at beginning, followed by funding and dissertation work, survivor interviews
and related materials, and research materials for "The Port Chicago Mutiny" including clippings from time of event and research
collected at various archives.
box 1, folder 1
John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship Foundation
1976-1978
John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship Foundation
box 1, folder 2
American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Application
1976-1977
American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Application
box 1, folder 3
Proposal for a study of the Port Chicago disaster, University of California, San Francisco
1977-1980
Proposal for a study of the Port Chicago disaster, University of California, San Francisco
box 1, folder 4
Dissertation analysis
1977-1980
Dissertation analysis
box 1, folder 5
Blind mailing sent to Port Chicago explosion survivors requesting interview participation, correspondence
1977
Blind mailing sent to Port Chicago explosion survivors requesting interview participation, correspondence
box 1, folder 6
Blind mailing sent to Port Chicago explosion survivors requesting interview participatio
1977
Blind mailing sent to Port Chicago explosion survivors requesting interview participation
box 1, folder 7
Research log
1977-1982
Research log
box 1, folder 8
Research log
1977-1982
Research log
box 1, folder 9
Index to interviews, notes
approximately 1977
Index to interviews, notes
box 2, folder 10
Disaster studies
1977
Disaster studies
box 2, folder 11
Miscellaneous research and notes
1977-1978
Miscellaneous research and notes
box 2, folder 12
Court Martial Trial, Index Cards #1 by Robert Allen
1977-1979
Court Martial Trial, Index Cards #1 by Robert Allen
box 2, folder 13
Court Martial Trial, Index Cards #2 by Robert Allen
1977-1979
Court Martial Trial, Index Cards #2 by Robert Allen
box 2, folder 14
Transcript of dissertation discussion, Robert Allen and Anselm Strauss
1978
Transcript of dissertation discussion, Robert Allen and Anselm Strauss
box 2, folder 15
Protocols for research of human subjects, participant consent form
1978-1979
Protocols for research of human subjects, participant consent form
box 2, folder 16
Survivor interview transcript: Jack P. Crittenden
12/13/1977
Survivor interview transcript: Jack P. Crittenden
box 2, folder 17
Survivor interview transcript: Willie Gay
12/14/1977
Survivor interview transcript: Willie Gay
box 2, folder 18
Survivor interview transcript: Cyril Sheppard
10/20/1977, 10/27/1977
Survivor interview transcript: Cyril Sheppard
box 2, folder 19
Survivor interview, correspondence, notes and clippings: Joseph Small
1977-1993
Survivor interview, correspondence, notes and clippings: Joseph Small
box 2, folder 20
Survivor interview transcript: Joseph Small
1977
Survivor interview transcript: Joseph Small
box 2, folder 21
Survivor interview transcript: Joseph Small
1978-1985
Survivor interview transcript: Joseph Small
box 2, folder 22
Survivor interview transcript: Edward Waldrop
12/9/1977
Survivor interview transcript: Edward Waldrop
box 3, folder 23
Survivor interview transcript and memoir correspondence: Percy Robinson
5/20/1978
Survivor interview transcript and memoir correspondence: Percy Robinson
box 3, folder 24
Survivor interview transcript: Robert Routh
5/21/1978
Survivor interview transcript: Robert Routh
box 3, folder 25
Survivor interview and correspondence: Martin Bordenave
1980
Survivor interview and correspondence: Martin Bordenave
box 3, folder 26
Survivor interview and correspondence: Freddie Meeks
1980
Survivor interview and correspondence: Freddie Meeks
box 3, folder 27
Survivor materials: William DeWitt
1994
Survivor materials: William DeWitt
box 3, folder 28
Survivor materials: Joseph F. Simon
1994
Survivor materials: Joseph F. Simon
box 3, folder 29
Survivor materials: Harvey Cleavest
1994
Survivor materials: Harvey Cleavest
box 3, folder 30
Survivor materials: Albert Williams, Jr.
1994
Survivor materials: Albert Williams, Jr.
box 3, folder 31
Survivor materials: George Booth
1994
Survivor materials: George Booth
box 3, folder 32
Survivor materials: Sam Smith, Jr.
1998
Survivor materials: Sam Smith, Jr.
box 3, folder 33
Survivor materials: Claude Lee "Duke" Ellington
2002
Survivor materials: Claude Lee "Duke" Ellington
box 3, folder 34
Survivor materials: Freddie Meeks
2003
Survivor materials: Freddie Meeks
box 3, folder 35
Survivor materials: Spencer E. Sikes
2004
Survivor materials: Spencer E. Sikes
box 3, folder 36
Survivor materials: Morris Soublet, Sr.
2004
Survivor materials: Morris Soublet, Sr.
box 3, folder 37
Bureau of Ordnance: Selected Ammunition Depots, Volume II
1939-1945
Bureau of Ordnance: Selected Ammunition Depots, Volume II
box 3, folder 38
Articles and Notes re: Frank Coakley, Alice Coakley, Ernest Delucchi
1940-1990
Articles and Notes re: Frank Coakley, Alice Coakley, Ernest Delucchi
box 3, folder 39
U.S. Naval Operational Archives, with annotations by Robert Allen
1942-1977
U.S. Naval Operational Archives, with annotations by Robert Allen
box 4, folder 40
Port Hueneme records of Port Chicago land acquisition and naval station site and re: cause of explosion
1942-1953
Port Hueneme records of Port Chicago land acquisition and naval station site and re: cause of explosion
box 4, folder 41
Port Hueneme records of Port Chicago land acquisition and naval station site and re: cause of explosion
1953-1977
Port Hueneme records of Port Chicago land acquisition and naval station site and re: cause of explosion
box 4, folder 42
Daily inventory of car contents: bomb damage and detonation capacities
1944, July 18
Daily inventory of car contents: bomb damage and detonation capacities
box 4, folder 43
Report of medical officer, U.S. Naval Dispensary, Port Chicago (Exhibit 104)
1944
Report of medical officer, U.S. Naval Dispensary, Port Chicago (Exhibit 104)
box 4, folder 44
Port Chicago Naval Magazine base, diagrams and maps of base structures
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine base, diagrams and maps of base structures
box 4, folder 45
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, list of armed guard personnel aboard the SS E.A. Bryan as of July 16, 1944
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, list of armed guard personnel aboard the SS E.A. Bryan as of July 16, 1944
box 4, folder 46
Liberty ship diagrams
1944
Liberty ship diagrams
box 4, folder 47
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume I
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume I
box 4, folder 48
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume II
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume II
box 4, folder 49
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume III
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume III
box 5, folder 50
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume III (continued)
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume III (continued)
box 5, folder 51
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume IV
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume IV
box 5, folder 52
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume IV (continued)
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume IV (continued)
box 5, folder 53
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume V
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume V
box 5, folder 54
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume V (continued)
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume V (continued)
box 5, folder 55
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume VI
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume VI
box 6, folder 56
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume VII (#1)
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume VII (#1)
box 6, folder 57
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume VII (#2)
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume VII (#2)
box 6, folder 58
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume VII (#3)
1944, July 21
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume VII (#3)
box 6, folder 59
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier...
on 17 July 1944... Volume VIII
1944, July 21-October 26
Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at the U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California, By Order of The
Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. To inquire into the circumstances attending the explosion... At the Port Chicago Pier…
on 17 July 1944... Volume VIII
box 6, folder 60
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume I
1944, September 14-October 24
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume I
box 7, folder 61
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume II
1944, September 14-October 24
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume II
box 7, folder 62
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume III
1944, September 14-October 24
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume III
box 7, folder 63
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume IV (#1)
1944, September 14-October 24
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume IV (#1)
box 7, folder 64
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume IV (#2)
1944, September 14-October 24
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume IV (#2)
box 7, folder 65
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume V
1944, September 14-October 24
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume V
box 8, folder 66
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume VI (#1)
1944-1945
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume VI (#1)
box 8, folder 67
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco, California,
By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California. Case of
Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume VI (#2)
1944-1945
Record of Proceedings of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San Francisco,
California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California.
Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. Volume VI (#2)
box 8, folder 68
Record of Proceedings in Revision of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San
Francisco, California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco,
California. Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al.
1945, June 6
Record of Proceedings in Revision of a General Court Martial Convened at U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center, San
Francisco, California, By Order of The Commandant, Twelfth Naval District and Commander, Naval Operating Base, San Francisco,
California. Case of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al.
box 8, folder 69
Record of proceedings of a Board of Investigation Convened at District Staff Headquarters, Twelfth Naval District... to Inquire
into...Damages Sustained by Owners of Real and Personal Property, re: Port Chicago Explosion
1944-1945
Record of proceedings of a Board of Investigation Convened at District Staff Headquarters, Twelfth Naval District… to Inquire
into…Damages Sustained by Owners of Real and Personal Property, re: Port Chicago Explosion
box 8, folder 70
Memorandum Brief for Accused Preliminary Statement and Judge Advocate's Trial Brief on Law of Mutiny. Case of Julius J. Allen,
Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. On Review Before Judge Advocate General United States Navy General Court Martial...
1944-1945
Memorandum Brief for Accused Preliminary Statement and Judge Advocate's Trial Brief on Law of Mutiny. Case of Julius J. Allen,
Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. On Review Before Judge Advocate General United States Navy General Court Martial…
box 8, folder 71
Memorandum Brief for Accused Preliminary Statement and Judge Advocate's Trial Brief on Law of Mutiny (annotated copies). Case
of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. On Review Before Judge Advocate General United States
Navy General Court Martial...
1944-1945
Memorandum Brief for Accused Preliminary Statement and Judge Advocate's Trial Brief on Law of Mutiny (annotated copies). Case
of Julius J. Allen, Seaman second class, U.S. Naval Reserve, et al. On Review Before Judge Advocate General United States
Navy General Court Martial…
box 8, folder 72
U.S. War Department's Utilization of Negro Manpower in the Postwar Army Policy
1946-1950
U.S. War Department's Utilization of Negro Manpower in the Postwar Army Policy
box 9, folder 73
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., James V. Forrestal file
1943-1945
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., James V. Forrestal file
box 9, folder 74
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., James V. Forrestal file
1944-1945
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., James V. Forrestal file
box 9, folder 75
NAACP Legal Defense Fund files, re: court martial trial
1943-1946
NAACP Legal Defense Fund files, re: court martial trial
box 9, folder 76
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Navy Seamen files, re: court martial trial
1945-1951
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Navy Seamen files, re: court martial trial
box 9, folder 77
Marshall, Thurgood
1943-1977
Marshall, Thurgood
box 9, folder 78
Marshall, Thurgood and NAACP Legal Defense Fund, with James V. Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy
1944
Marshall, Thurgood and NAACP Legal Defense Fund, with James V. Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy
box 9, folder 79
U.S. Coast Guard: Port Security Regulations Promulgated Under Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations
1944
U.S. Coast Guard: Port Security Regulations Promulgated Under Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations
box 9, folder 80
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from Atlanta Journal Constitution and Atlanta Daily World
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from Atlanta Journal Constitution and Atlanta Daily World
box 9, folder 81
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from Contra Costa Gazette
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from Contra Costa Gazette
box 9, folder 82
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the New York Times
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the New York Times
box 9, folder 83
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the Oakland Tribune
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the Oakland Tribune
box 9, folder 84
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from People's World
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from People's World
box 10, folder 85
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the Pittsburgh Courier
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the Pittsburgh Courier
box 10, folder 86
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the San Francisco Chronicle
1944
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, newspaper articles from the San Francisco Chronicle
box 10, folder 87
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, articles and histories
1944-1974
Port Chicago explosion and mutiny trial, articles and histories
box 10, folder 88
Port Chicago explosion, article re: plate remnant of the E.A. Bryan
1944
Port Chicago explosion, article re: plate remnant of the E.A. Bryan
box 10, folder 89
Port Chicago explosion, American Red Cross response
1944-1945, 1978
Port Chicago explosion, American Red Cross response
box 10, folder 90
Court Martial Trial, President Franklin D. Roosevelt memos
1944, 1977
Court Martial Trial, President Franklin D. Roosevelt memos
box 10, folder 91
U.S. Navy desegregation, National Urban League, Lester B. Granger papers, and L.D. Reddick article
1944-1947
U.S. Navy desegregation, National Urban League, Lester B. Granger papers, and L.D. Reddick article
box 10, folder 92
Court Martial Trial, research and notes from Library of Congress
1944-1977
Court Martial Trial, research and notes from Library of Congress
box 10, folder 93
"Mutiny?" pamphlet, Mary Lindsay
1944, 1977
Mutiny? pamphlet, Mary Lindsay
box 10, folder 94
"Mutiny?" pamphlet, NAACP
1945
Mutiny? pamphlet, NAACP
box 10, folder 95
Bureau of Naval Personnel U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, First draft narrative by the historical section,
ninth naval district
1946
Bureau of Naval Personnel U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, First draft narrative by the historical section,
ninth naval district
box 10, folder 96
Black Americans and World War II
1951-1977
Black Americans and World War II
box 10, folder 97
Sociology research
1951-1982
Sociology research
box 10, folder 98
"No Share of Glory" by Robert E. Pearson, with correspondence by Julie Streets
1964-1977
No Share of Glory by Robert E. Pearson, with correspondence by Julie Streets
box 11, folder 99
"Historians Cite 2nd Case of Mass Punishment" published in JET magazine
1973
"Historians Cite 2nd Case of Mass Punishment" published in JET magazine
box 11, folder 100
Roseville, California freight yard explosion, April 29, 1973 articles from the San Francisco Examiner
1973
Roseville, California freight yard explosion, April 29, 1973 articles from the San Francisco Examiner
box 11, folder 101
Marshall, Thurgood with Robert Allen
1977
Marshall, Thurgood with Robert Allen
box 11, folder 102
National Archives and Records Administration, San Bruno, research and notes by Robert Allen
1977
National Archives and Records Administration, San Bruno, research and notes by Robert Allen
box 11, folder 103
Judge Advocate General (JAG) file, research and notes by Robert Allen
1977
Judge Advocate General (JAG) file, research and notes by Robert Allen
box 11, folder 104
"The History of Blacks in the Coast Guard from 1790" published by Department of Transportation and Coast Guard, inlcudes correspondence
1977
The History of Blacks in the Coast Guard from 1790 published by Department of Transportation and Coast Guard, includes correspondence
box 11, folder 105
"The Mare Island Mutiny" by Charles Wollenberg, paper presented at American Historical Association, Pacific Coast Branch Seventy-First
Annual Meeting, includes correspondence and conference materials
1978
The Mare Island Mutiny by Charles Wollenberg, paper presented at American Historical Association, Pacific Coast Branch Seventy-First
Annual Meeting, includes correspondence and conference materials
box 11, folder 106
"The Mare Island Mutiny" by Charles Wollenberg, published in California Living magazine
1979
The Mare Island Mutiny by Charles Wollenberg, published in California Living magazine
box 11, folder 107
"Blacks vs. Navy Blue: The Mare Island Mutiny Court Trial" by Charles Wollenberg, published in California History magazine
1979
Blacks vs. Navy Blue: The Mare Island Mutiny Court Trial by Charles Wollenberg, published in California History magazine
box 11, folder 108
"Racial Discrimination in West Coast Shipyards During World War II: a Comparison of Los Angeles and Portland", paper by Quintard
Taylor, Jr., and Alonzo N. Smith, includes correspondence
1979
Racial Discrimination in West Coast Shipyards During World War II: a Comparison of Los Angeles and Portland, paper by Quintard
Taylor, Jr., and Alonzo N. Smith, includes correspondence
box 11, folder 109
"The Case of the Mare Island Mutineers" by Frank R. Rowe, published in the East Bay Express
1981
The Case of the Mare Island Mutineers by Frank R. Rowe, published in the East Bay Express
box 11, folder 110
"Marinship: the Black Struggle in the Trade Unions" by Charles Wollenberg, published in San Francisco Sunday Examiner and
Chronicle
1982
Marinship: the Black Struggle in the Trade Unions by Charles Wollenberg, published in San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle
box 11, folder 111
"Coming Out Under Fire: The Untold Story of the World War II Soldiers Who Fought on the Front Lines of Gay and Lesbian Liberation",
by Allan Berube published in Mother Jones
1983
Coming Out Under Fire: The Untold Story of the World War II Soldiers Who Fought on the Front Lines of Gay and Lesbian Liberation,
by Allan Berube published in Mother Jones
box 11, folder 112
"History of Concord: Its Progress and Promise" by Edna May Andrews and others, published by Concord Historical Society
1986
History of Concord: Its Progress and Promise by Edna May Andrews and others, published by Concord Historical Society
box 11, folder 113
Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
1986-1987
Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
box 11, folder 114
"Marinship at War: Shipbuilding and Social Change in Wartime Sausalito" by Charles Wollenberg, published by Western Heritage
Press
1990
Marinship at War: Shipbuilding and Social Change in Wartime Sausalito by Charles Wollenberg, published by Western Heritage
Press
box 11, folder 115
Port Chicago explosion seismic data analysis with Berkeley Seismological Laboratory
2013
Port Chicago explosion seismic data analysis with Berkeley Seismological Laboratory
Publication
1977-2007
Physical Description: 2.4 linear feet
Scope and Contents
Publication of Port Chicago Mutiny, reviews, reprints.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically, with correspondence at beginning, followed by manuscript drafts with published articles by RLA about
"The Port Chicago Mutiny", book reviews, clippings and awards at the end
box 11, folder 117
Literary agencies
1978
Literary agencies
box 11, folder 118
Chamba Media Foundation/The Chamba Organization re: film project
1980-1988
Chamba Media Foundation/The Chamba Organization re: film project
box 11, folder 119
Vogel, Peter
1980-1982
Vogel, Peter
box 11, folder 120
Vogel, Peter
1982-1986
Vogel, Peter
box 12, folder 121
Vogel, Peter
1982-1990
Vogel, Peter
box 12, folder 122
Howard University Press editor re: The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
1982-1984
Howard University Press editor re: The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
box 12, folder 123
The Black Scholar, Volume 13, Number 2, 3, Spring 1982
1982
The Black Scholar, Volume 13, Number 2, 3, Spring 1982
box 12, folder 124
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
1982
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
box 12, folder 125
Terkel, Studs re: The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
1983
Terkel, Studs re: The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
box 12, folder 126
Book contracts, releases
1984-1990
Book contracts, releases
box 12, folder 127
Zinn, Howard
1985
Zinn, Howard
box 12, folder 128
Howard University Press re: publication of "The Port Chicago Disaster" MSS
approximately 1985
Howard University Press re: publication of "The Port Chicago Disaster" MSS
box 12, folder 129
Robert Hooks Productions re: film option of "The Port Chicago Disaster"
1985-1986
Robert Hooks Productions re: film option of "The Port Chicago Disaster…"
box 12, folder 130
Reuben Cannon Associates re: film option of "The Port Chicago Disaster"
1986
Reuben Cannon Associates re: film option of "The Port Chicago Disaster"
box 12, folder 131
Amistad Press, Dodd, Mead and Charles F. Harris
1987
Amistad Press, Dodd, Mead and Charles F. Harris
box 12, folder 132
Marie Brown Associates, Literary Services and Amistad Press' Charles F. Harris
1987-1988
Marie Brown Associates, Literary Services and Amistad Press' Charles F. Harris
box 12, folder 133
Amistad Press, Charles Harris, photograph permissions for "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
1987-1989
Amistad Press, Charles Harris, photograph permissions for "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
box 12, folder 134
Marie Brown re: film project
1988
Marie Brown re: film project
box 12, folder 135
Miscellaneous re: The Port Chicago Mutiny"
1989-1994
Miscellaneous re: The Port Chicago Mutiny"
box 12, folder 136
Amistad Press re: "The Port Chicago Mutiny" epilog for new edition
1992-1993
Amistad Press re: "The Port Chicago Mutiny" epilog for new edition
box 12, folder 137
Harper Collins Publishers re: Amistad Press agreement
2005
Harper Collins Publishers re: Amistad Press agreement
box 12, folder 138
Pelosi, Nancy
2007
Pelosi, Nancy
box 12, folder 139
Draft screenplay treatment, outlines, notes
1977-1978
Draft screenplay treatment, outlines, notes
box 12, folder 140
UCLA Symposium on Popular Movements in Afro-American History (UCLA : 1978)
1977-1979
UCLA Symposium on Popular Movements in Afro-American History (UCLA : 1978)
box 13, folder 141
UCLA Symposium on Popular Movements, presentation of paper by Robert L. Allen "Black Protest and Resistance in the Military
During World War II: The Port Chicago "Mutiny" of 1944"
1978
UCLA Symposium on Popular Movements, presentation of paper by Robert L. Allen "Black Protest and Resistance in the Military
During World War II: The Port Chicago "Mutiny" of 1944"
box 13, folder 142
UCLA Symposium "The Political Economy of the Black World" invitation, schedule, correspondence with Center for Afro-American
Studies, UCLA
1978-1979
UCLA Symposium "The Political Economy of the Black World" invitation, schedule, correspondence with Center for Afro-American
Studies, UCLA
box 13, folder 143
Draft MSS Port Chicago paper "The Port Chicago Story"
1978
Draft MSS Port Chicago paper "The Port Chicago Story"
box 13, folder 144
Draft MSS Port Chicago paper "The Port Chicago Story"
1978
Draft MSS Port Chicago paper "The Port Chicago Story"
box 13, folder 145
U.S. Copyright Office, Certificate of Copyright Registration of Motion Picture Outline "The Port Chicago Story"
1978
U.S. Copyright Office, Certificate of Copyright Registration of Motion Picture Outline "The Port Chicago Story"
box 13, folder 146
Presentation of Port Chicago paper to UCSF medical researchers
1981
Presentation of Port Chicago paper to UCSF medical researchers
box 13, folder 147
Chamba Media Foundation, draft screenplay manuscript and treatment
1981-1982
Chamba Media Foundation, draft screenplay manuscript and treatment
box 13, folder 148
The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue (4 copies), includes "The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath"
by Robert L. Allen and "The Last Wave From Port Chicago" by Peter Vogel
1982
The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue (4 copies), includes "The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath"
by Robert L. Allen and "The Last Wave From Port Chicago" by Peter Vogel
box 13, folder 149
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
1982
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
box 14, folder 150
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
1982
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
box 14, folder 151
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
1982
Response to The Black Scholar, Volume 13 Numbers 2, 3, Spring 1982 issue
box 14, folder 152
"The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress" dissertation draft MSS by Robert L. Allen
1983
The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress dissertation draft MSS by Robert L. Allen
box 14, folder 153
"The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress" dissertation draft MSS by Robert L. Allen, with
annotations by Anselm Strauss
1983
The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress dissertation draft MSS by Robert L. Allen, with
annotations by Anselm Strauss
box 14, folder 154
"The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress" dissertation submitted by Robert L. Allen to University
of California, San Francisco
1983
The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress dissertation submitted by Robert L. Allen to University
of California, San Francisco
box 14, folder 155
"The Port Chicago Disaster" UMI copyright and publication
approximately 1983
The Port Chicago Disaster UMI copyright and publication
box 14, folder 156
U.S. Copyright Office, Certificate of Copyright Registration of Literary Work "The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath:
A Study of Collective Stress"
1985
U.S. Copyright Office, Certificate of Copyright Registration of Literary Work "The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath:
A Study of Collective Stress"
box 15, folder 157
"The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress" MSS by Robert L. Allen
1985
The Port Chicago Disaster and Its Aftermath: A Study of Collective Stress MSS by Robert L. Allen
box 15, folder 158
"Remember Port Chicago?" MSS
1986
Remember Port Chicago? MSS
box 15, folder 159
"Remember Port Chicago?" MSS
1986
Remember Port Chicago? MSS
box 15, folder 160
"The Port Chicago Story" MSS
1986
The Port Chicago Story MSS
box 15, folder 161
"The Port Chicago Story" MSS
1986
The Port Chicago Story MSS
box 16, folder 162
"Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History"
MSS
approximately 1986-1988
Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History
MSS
box 16, folder 163
"Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History"
MSS (#1)
1987
Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History
MSS (#1)
box 16, folder 164
"Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History"
MSS (#2)
1987
Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History
MSS (#2)
box 16, folder 165
"Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History"
MSS (#1)
1988
Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History
MSS (#1)
box 16, folder 166
"Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History"
MSS (#2)
1988
Port Chicago: The Story of the Worst Home-Front Disaster of World War II and the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Navy History
MSS (#2)
box 16, folder 167
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" uncorrected proof (#1)
1989
The Port Chicago Mutiny uncorrected proof (#1)
box 17, folder 168
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" uncorrected proof (#2)
1989
The Port Chicago Mutiny uncorrected proof (#2)
box 17, folder 169
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" uncorrected proof
1989
The Port Chicago Mutiny uncorrected proof
box 17, folder 170
Corrections and additions for next edition of "The Port Chicago Mutiny", inlcudes copy of correspondence to Alice Walker on
verso of one page
1990
Corrections and additions for next edition of "The Port Chicago Mutiny", includes copy of correspondence to Alice Walker on
verso of one page
box 17, folder 171
"The Court Martial of Seaman Joseph Small: An Outline for a Play by Robert L. Allen" draft screenplay
1990
The Court Martial of Seaman Joseph Small: An Outline for a Play by Robert L. Allen draft screenplay
box 17, folder 172
"Port Chicago Case Comes Before U.S Congress" drafts by Robert L. Allen
1991
Port Chicago Case Comes Before U.S Congress drafts by Robert L. Allen
box 17, folder 173
The Black Scholar, Volume 21 Number 3, Summer 1990-Summer 1991 issue, includes "Port Chicago Case Comes Before U.S Congress"
1991
The Black Scholar, Volume 21 Number 3, Summer 1990-Summer 1991 issue, includes "Port Chicago Case Comes Before U.S Congress"
box 17, folder 174
"Port Chicago" screenplay treatment notes
1992
Port Chicago screenplay treatment notes
box 17, folder 175
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" epilog drafts for new edition
1992-1994
The Port Chicago Mutiny epilog drafts for new edition
box 17, folder 176
"Research Leads to Navy Review: Injustice Upheld in Port Chicago Mutiny Trial" drafts by Robert L. Allen
1994
Research Leads to Navy Review: Injustice Upheld in Port Chicago Mutiny Trial drafts by Robert L. Allen
box 17, folder 177
The Black Scholar, Volume 24 Number 1 Winter 1994 issue (2 copies), includes "Research Leads to Navy Review: Injustice Upheld
in Port Chicago Mutiny Trial" by Robert L. Allen
1994
The Black Scholar, Volume 24 Number 1 Winter 1994 issue (2 copies), includes "Research Leads to Navy Review: Injustice Upheld
in Port Chicago Mutiny Trial" by Robert L. Allen
box 17, folder 178
"Final Outcome?" article by Robert L. Allen published in American Visions
1994
Final Outcome? article by Robert L. Allen published in American Visions
box 17, folder 179
American Visions, April/May 1994 issue (1 copy), includes "Final Outcome?" article by Robert L. Allen
1994
American Visions, April/May 1994 issue (1 copy), includes "Final Outcome?" article by Robert L. Allen
box 17, folder 180
Heyday Books, Equal Justice Society, new edition with revised epilog
2005
Heyday Books, Equal Justice Society, new edition with revised epilog
box 17, folder 181
"Publishers Weekly" Amistad Press article, includes announcement of "The Port Chicago Mutiny" release
1988
Publishers Weekly Amistad Press article, includes announcement of "The Port Chicago Mutiny" release
box 17, folder 182
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" publicity, Amistad Press
1989
The Port Chicago Mutiny publicity, Amistad Press
box 17, folder 183
Media Alliance "MAMA" award, Meritorious Achievement Award for "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
1989
Media Alliance "MAMA" award, Meritorious Achievement Award for "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
box 17, folder 184
The Black Scholar, Volume 20 Number 2, March/April 1989 issue, includes book review of "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
1989
The Black Scholar, Volume 20 Number 2, March/April 1989 issue, includes book review of "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
box 17, folder 185
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" book reviews and clippings
1989-1996
The Port Chicago Mutiny book reviews and clippings
box 17, folder 186
Black History Month Award by Morrison and Foerster
2005
Black History Month Award by Morrison and Foerster
box 17, folder 187
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" book reviews and clippings
2007
The Port Chicago Mutiny book reviews and clippings
oversize_box 1, folder 188
Ordance Battalions brochure
approximately 1944
Ordnance Battalions brochure
oversize_box 1, folder 189
Liberty Ship diagrams
approximately 1944
Liberty Ship diagrams
oversize_box 1, folder 190
"The Port Chicago Mutiny" manuscript [galley proof?]
1989
Appeals, Commemorations and Derivative Work files
1944-2015
Physical Description: 5.2 linear feet(9 boxes, 1 oversize box)
Scope and Contents
The Appeals and Commemoration files include documentation about appeals and pardon efforts to exonerate those accused and
tried in the Port Chicago Court of Inquiry mutiny trial, most notably includes documentation on the pardon of Freddie Meeks
and includes appeals for state and federal resolutions. Commemoration materials include documentation on events to honor and
commemorate the victims of the Port Chicago disaster, the Port Chicago Naval Magazine (later named the Concord Naval Weapons
Station) site and the town of Port Chicago; includes materials related to the design and approval of the Port Chicago Naval
Magazine National Park memorial and activities of the Friends of Port Chicago community group. Derivative Works files consist
of documentation on creative works derived or sourced from the the research and publication of Dr. Allen's The Port Chicago
Mutiny book, including plays, screenplays, scholarly papers and a jazz ballet suite commissioned by the Equal Justice Society.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Appeals and Commemorations
1987-2015
Physical Description: 4.05 linear feet
Scope and Contents
Appeals for exoneration, pardons, resolutions, commemorations and memorial site; Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
establishment, planning, legislative approval, dedication, and events; site demonstrations (Concord Naval Station), activities
of groups that lobbyed for cause of exoneration - Friends of Port Chicago and Black Hollywood Resource and Education Center.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically within appeal and commemorations, with correspondence at beginning and news clippings at end.
box 18, folder 1
Turcotte, Thomas W. and Veteran's Assistance Center
1989-1990
Turcotte, Thomas W. and Veteran's Assistance Center
box 18, folder 2
Turcotte, Thomas W. and Veteran's Assistance Center
1990-1994
Turcotte, Thomas W. and Veteran's Assistance Center
box 18, folder 3
Stark, Fortney "Pete" and John Garcia
1990-1992
Stark, Fortney "Pete" and John Garcia
box 18, folder 4
Miller, George
1990-2001
Miller, George
box 18, folder 5
Allen, Dr. Robert L.
1991-1999
Allen, Dr. Robert L.
box 18, folder 6
Cranston, Alan
1992
Cranston, Alan
box 18, folder 7
Dellums, Ronald V.
1992-1994
Dellums, Ronald V.
box 18, folder 8
Statement to Board for Correction of Naval Records by Robert L. Allen re: review of Port Chicago mutiny cases, 1944
1993
Statement to Board for Correction of Naval Records by Robert L. Allen re: review of Port Chicago mutiny cases, 1944
box 18, folder 9
Pittsburg-Vietnam Memorial, Pittsburg, California
1993
Pittsburg-Vietnam Memorial, Pittsburg, California
box 18, folder 10
Appeals to Clinton, President William Jefferson
1994
Appeals to Clinton, President William Jefferson
box 18, folder 11
Tatam, Robert to Robert L. Allen
1994
Tatam, Robert to Robert L. Allen
box 18, folder 12
Harleston, Bernice A. re: Morrison and Foerster LLP nomination for Pro Bono Publico awards from the American Bar Association
2000
Harleston, Bernice A. re: Morrison and Foerster LLP nomination for Pro Bono Publico awards from the American Bar Association
box 18, folder 13
Reid, Arthur H.C., Jr.
2000
Reid, Arthur H.C., Jr.
box 18, folder 14
Appeal to Bush, President George W.
2001
Appeal to Bush, President George W.
box 18, folder 15
Rand, Ken re: Town of Port Chicago
2007-2008
Rand, Ken re: Town of Port Chicago
box 18, folder 16
Concord Naval Weapons Station protests, includes documentation on arrests of Robert L. Allen and Alice Walker for blocking
railroad tracks on base to protest shipment of arms to El Salvador
1987
Concord Naval Weapons Station protests, includes documentation on arrests of Robert L. Allen and Alice Walker for blocking
railroad tracks on base to protest shipment of arms to El Salvador
box 18, folder 17
United States Congress. House Joint Resolution 306, Representative George Miller
1991
United States Congress. House Joint Resolution 306, Representative George Miller
box 18, folder 18
United States Congress. House Resolution 2100, Representative Les Aspin
1991
United States Congress. House Resolution 2100, Representative Les Aspin
box 19, folder 19
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial "Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Assessment" (draft, April 1993)
1993
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial "Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Assessment" (draft, April 1993)
box 19, folder 20
Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Brain Trust, Congressional Legislative Weekend
1994
Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Brain Trust, Congressional Legislative Weekend
box 19, folder 21
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, dedication event
1994
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, dedication event
box 19, folder 22
Board for Correction of Naval Records and the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, Reports re: review of Port Chicago court
martials during the Second World War (#1)
1994
Board for Correction of Naval Records and the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, Reports re: review of Port Chicago court
martials during the Second World War (#1)
box 19, folder 23
Board for Correction of Naval Records and the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, Reports re: review of Port Chicago court
martials during the Second World War (#2)
1994
Board for Correction of Naval Records and the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, Reports re: review of Port Chicago court
martials during the Second World War (#2)
box 19, folder 24
Review of the Port Chicago Courts-Martial by the Office of the General Counsel Department of the Navy
1994
Review of the Port Chicago Courts-Martial by the Office of the General Counsel Department of the Navy
box 19, folder 25
California Legislative Black Caucus
1998
California Legislative Black Caucus
box 19, folder 26
California State Assembly Joint Resolution 52, relative to the Port Chicago disaster
1998
California State Assembly Joint Resolution 52, relative to the Port Chicago disaster
box 19, folder 27
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, National Park Service presentation, list of survivors
1998
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, National Park Service presentation, list of survivors
box 19, folder 28
Northrop-Gromman Black History Month, event with Dr. Robert L. Allen, Los Angeles, California
1998
Northrop-Gromman Black History Month, event with Dr. Robert L. Allen, Los Angeles, California
box 19, folder 29
"Remembering the Men of Port Chicago" Black Hollywood Resource and Education Center event at Kinsey Auditorium, Los Angeles,
California
1998
Remembering the Men of Port Chicago Black Hollywood Resource and Education Center event at Kinsey Auditorium, Los Angeles,
California
box 19, folder 30
Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center
1998-1999
Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center
box 19, folder 31
Meeks, Freddie
1999
Meeks, Freddie
box 19, folder 32
Petition for Pardon for Seaman Second Class Freddie Meeks United States Navy, To the President of the United States, Petitioner's
Application for a Pardon and Request for Expedited Consideration
1999
Petition for Pardon for Seaman Second Class Freddie Meeks United States Navy, To the President of the United States, Petitioner's
Application for a Pardon and Request for Expedited Consideration
box 20, folder 33
Petition for Pardon for Seaman Second Class Freddie Meeks United States Navy, To the President of the United States, Petitioner's
Application for a Pardon and Request for Expedited Consideration (executed copy)
1999
Petition for Pardon for Seaman Second Class Freddie Meeks United States Navy, To the President of the United States, Petitioner's
Application for a Pardon and Request for Expedited Consideration (executed copy)
box 20, folder 34
Petition for Pardon for Seaman Second Class Freddie Meeks United States Navy, To the President of the United States, Appendix
to Petitioner's Application
1999
Petition for Pardon for Seaman Second Class Freddie Meeks United States Navy, To the President of the United States, Appendix
to Petitioner's Application
box 20, folder 35
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, oral histories by National Park Service
1995-2000
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, oral histories by National Park Service
box 20, folder 36
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, oral histories by National Park Service
1999
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, oral histories by National Park Service
box 20, folder 37
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event including screening of Leanring Channel documentary film
by Ron Frank Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny
1999
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event including screening of Learning Channel documentary film
by Ron Frank Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny
box 20, folder 38
New York State Congressional Delegation Resolution
2001
New York State Congressional Delegation Resolution
box 20, folder 39
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2001
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 20, folder 40
Concord Historical Society Annual Dinner, with speaker Wayne Korsinen
2002
Concord Historical Society Annual Dinner, with speaker Wayne Korsinen
box 20, folder 41
Monterey County Workforce Investment Board, New York City Bonx Zoo dedication ceremony for The Healing Pole
2002
Monterey County Workforce Investment Board, New York City Bronx Zoo dedication ceremony for The Healing Pole
box 20, folder 42
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2002
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 20, folder 43
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2003
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 20, folder 44
Commemorative stamp honoring Port Chicago sailors
2003-2005
Commemorative stamp honoring Port Chicago sailors
box 20, folder 45
Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center, Port Chicago Commemoration at Morris Theatre, University of Southern California,
Los Angeles, California
2004
Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center, Port Chicago Commemoration at Morris Theatre, University of Southern California,
Los Angeles, California
box 20, folder 46
World War II Black Navy Veterans of Great Lakes (23rd : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
2004
World War II Black Navy Veterans of Great Lakes (23rd : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
box 20, folder 47
National Park Service magazine "Common Ground" Summer 2004 issue, includes article "Challenge to Change: The Legacy of the
Port Chicago Disaster" by Tracey Panek
2004
National Park Service magazine "Common Ground" Summer 2004 issue, includes article "Challenge to Change: The Legacy of the
Port Chicago Disaster" by Tracey Panek
box 21, folder 48
Port Chicago Committee / Friends of Port Chicago
2004
Port Chicago Committee / Friends of Port Chicago
box 21, folder 49
Port Chicago Committee / Friends of Port Chicago and Friends of Manzanar (National Historic Site) Committee
2004
Port Chicago Committee / Friends of Port Chicago and Friends of Manzanar (National Historic Site) Committee
box 21, folder 50
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2004
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 21, folder 51
Impulse Gallery, Give Always to Give Others and Co., and Pittsburg Arts Collective presents "African-American History Program...
Commemorating the Port Chicago Explosion of 1944" with Dr. Robert L. Allen
2005
Impulse Gallery, Give Always to Give Others and Co., and Pittsburg Arts Collective presents "African-American History Program...
Commemorating the Port Chicago Explosion of 1944" with Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 21, folder 52
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2005
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 21, folder 53
Photocopies of Dr. Robert L. Allen boat trip, visit to Port Chicago site
approximately 2005
Photocopies of Dr. Robert L. Allen boat trip, visit to Port Chicago site
box 21, folder 54
Port Chicago Committee / Friends of Port Chicago
2005-2007
Port Chicago Committee / Friends of Port Chicago
box 21, folder 55
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event with performance of "Port Chicago Jazz Suite" by Marcus Shelby
Jazz Orchestra
2006
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event with performance of "Port Chicago Jazz Suite" by Marcus Shelby
Jazz Orchestra
box 21, folder 56
Friends of Port Chicago National Memorial
2007-2009
Friends of Port Chicago National Memorial
box 21, folder 57
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2007, H.R. 3111, legislative hearing
2007
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2007, H.R. 3111, legislative hearing
box 21, folder 58
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2007, H.R. 3111, testimony of Dr. Robert L. Allen, legislative
hearing
2007
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2007, H.R. 3111, testimony of Dr. Robert L. Allen, legislative
hearing
box 21, folder 59
Anti-Defamation League Concert Against Hate
2007
Anti-Defamation League Concert Against Hate
box 21, folder 60
Mare Island Naval Ammunition Depot 150th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration
2007
Mare Island Naval Ammunition Depot 150th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration
box 21, folder 61
Petaluma Museum Association talk by Dr. Robert L. Allen
2007
Petaluma Museum Association talk by Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 21, folder 62
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2007
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 22, folder 63
Contra Costa County Library Reading Festival, booksigning and talk by Dr. Robert L. Allen
2008
Contra Costa County Library Reading Festival, book signing and talk by Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 22, folder 64
Mare Island Naval Cemetery 150th Anniversary / 64th Anniversary of Port Chicago Mutiny
2008
Mare Island Naval Cemetery 150th Anniversary / 64th Anniversary of Port Chicago Mutiny
box 22, folder 65
The National D-Day Memorial Foundation "Any Order But That One: The Port Chicago Navel Disaster of 1944" event with Dr. Robert
L. Allen
2008
The National D-Day Memorial Foundation "Any Order But That One: The Port Chicago Naval Disaster of 1944" event with Dr. Robert
L. Allen
box 22, folder 66
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2008
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 22, folder 67
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, site design plan
2009
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, site design plan
box 22, folder 68
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2009
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 22, folder 69
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Park Dedication and Commemoration event
2010
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Park Dedication and Commemoration event
box 22, folder 70
National Park Service, printed materials
approximately 2010
National Park Service, printed materials
box 22, folder 71
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2011
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 22, folder 72
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, printed materials
approximately 2011
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, printed materials
box 22, folder 73
Board for Correction of Naval Records re: Fort Lawton riots trial
2013
Board for Correction of Naval Records re: Fort Lawton riots trial
box 22, folder 74
"Recollections of July 17th, 1944 Port Chicago (CA) Blast" by Gladys (Ginesi) Kerr
2013
Recollections of July 17th, 1944 Port Chicago (CA) Blast by Gladys (Ginesi) Kerr
box 22, folder 75
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Foundation Workshop
2014
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Foundation Workshop
box 22, folder 76
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2014
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 22, folder 77
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
2015
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, anniversary event
box 23, folder 78
Concord Naval Weapons Station protests and base development, includes documentation on train injuries sustained by protester
Brian Willson
1987-1988
Concord Naval Weapons Station protests and base development, includes documentation on train injuries sustained by protester
Brian Willson
box 23, folder 79
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
1990-1993
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
box 23, folder 80
Commemorations and site memorial
1991-1994
Commemorations and site memorial
box 23, folder 81
United States Navy and military
1991-1992
United States Navy and military
box 23, folder 82
African-Americans in military, compensating historical injustice
1992-1994
African-Americans in military, compensating historical injustice
box 23, folder 83
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
1994-1995
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
box 23, folder 84
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
1998
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
box 23, folder 85
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials re: Freddie Meeks
1999
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials re: Freddie Meeks
box 23, folder 86
Port Chicago Highway, renaming controversy
1999
Port Chicago Highway, renaming controversy
box 24, folder 87
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials, commemorations and site momorial
2000-2002
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials, commemorations and site memorial
box 24, folder 88
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials, commemorations and site momorial
2004-2005
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials, commemorations and site memorial
box 24, folder 89
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
2005, 2007
Appeals for exoneration, review of court martials
box 24, folder 90
Commemorations and site memorial
2009
Commemorations and site memorial
oversize_box 2, folder 116
Newspaper sections: Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post
July 17-18, 1994
Newspaper sections: Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post
oversize_box 2, folder 117
Newspaper sections: San Francisco Chronicle
January 14, 1997
Newspaper sections: San Francisco Chronicle
oversize_box 2, folder 118
Newspaper sections: [Contra Costa/East Bay] West County Times
February 24, 1998
Newspaper sections: [Contra Costa/East Bay] West County Times
oversize_box 2, folder 119
Newspaper sections: New York Times, San Jose Mercury News
23-Jun-99
Newspaper sections: New York Times, San Jose Mercury News
oversize_box 2, folder 120
Newspaper sections: New York Times, Oakland Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News
December 24, 1999
Newspaper sections: New York Times, Oakland Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News
Derivative Works
1990-2010
Physical Description: .8 linear feet
Scope and Contents
Derivative Works by others based upon Robert Allen's research and publication, including film options, a ballet suite for
jazz orchestra, play, and student papers.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
box 25, folder 91
Miscellaneous interviews and television programs
1990-2003
Miscellaneous interviews and television programs
box 25, folder 92
Pritchard, David and Popular Arts Entertainment with Dr. Robert L. Allen re: screenplay and film production of "The Port Chicago
Mutiny"
1993-1996
Pritchard, David and Popular Arts Entertainment with Dr. Robert L. Allen re: screenplay and film production of "The Port Chicago
Mutiny"
box 25, folder 93
Keith, Judith "Black and White - Media Interpretations and Agendas: The Enigmas of the Port Chicago Explosion and the Mare
Island Mutiny Trial", Yale University
1993
Keith, Judith "Black and White - Media Interpretations and Agendas: The Enigmas of the Port Chicago Explosion and the Mare
Island Mutiny Trial", Yale University
box 25, folder 94
Nowrasteh, Cyrus and Spring Creek Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay draft based on book by Dr. Robert L. Allen,
with annotations by Allen
1993
Nowrasteh, Cyrus and Spring Creek Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay draft based on book by Dr. Robert L. Allen,
with annotations by Allen
box 25, folder 95
Nowrasteh, Cyrus and Spring Creek Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay draft #2 based on book by Dr. Robert L.
Allen, with annotations by Allen
1993
Nowrasteh, Cyrus and Spring Creek Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay draft #2 based on book by Dr. Robert L.
Allen, with annotations by Allen
box 25, folder 96
Nowrasteh, Cyrus and Spring Creek Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay draft #2.1 based on book by Dr. Robert
L. Allen, with annotations by Allen
1994
Nowrasteh, Cyrus and Spring Creek Productions "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay draft #2.1 based on book by Dr. Robert
L. Allen, with annotations by Allen
box 25, folder 97
Bernstein, Walter "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay first draft with notes by Dr. Robert L. Allen
1995
Bernstein, Walter "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay first draft with notes by Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 25, folder 98
Bernstein, Walter "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay second draft with notes by Dr. Robert L. Allen
1996
Bernstein, Walter "The Port Chicago Mutiny" screenplay second draft with notes by Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 26, folder 99
Bythewood, Reggie screenplay re: Port Chicago Mutiny with correspondence and notes by Dr. Robert L. Allen
1998
Bythewood, Reggie screenplay re: Port Chicago Mutiny with correspondence and notes by Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 26, folder 100
"Mutiny" premiere film screening invitation by Revelations Entertainment, ticket, programs (Magic Johnson Theatres: Los Angeles,
California)
1999
Mutiny premiere film screening invitation by Revelations Entertainment, ticket, programs (Magic Johnson Theatres: Los Angeles,
California)
box 26, folder 101
"Mutiny" premiere film screening by Revelations Entertainment, travel documents of Dr. Robert L. Allen
1999
Mutiny premiere film screening by Revelations Entertainment, travel documents of Dr. Robert L. Allen
box 26, folder 102
Rowe, Frank "The Port Chicago Disaster and Other Injustices" exhibition at Diablo Valley Community College
1999
Rowe, Frank "The Port Chicago Disaster and Other Injustices" exhibition at Diablo Valley Community College
box 26, folder 103
Burger, Preston "From Punishment to Pardon: The Port Chicago Mutiny", 17th Annual Kidfilm Festival, release signed by Dr.
Robert L. Allen
2001
Burger, Preston "From Punishment to Pardon: The Port Chicago Mutiny", 17th Annual Kidfilm Festival, release signed by Dr.
Robert L. Allen
box 26, folder 104
Reuling, Josh "Disaster, Dishonor and Redmeption: The Port Chicago Story"
2001
Reuling, Josh "Disaster, Dishonor and Redemption: The Port Chicago Story"
box 26, folder 105
Shaw, Bryan D. "Port Chicago 'Mutiny': A Case Study of Military Protocol and How it Reflected Racism During World War II"
2002
Shaw, Bryan D. "Port Chicago 'Mutiny': A Case Study of Military Protocol and How it Reflected Racism During World War II"
box 26, folder 106
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite"
2002-2004
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite"
box 26, folder 107
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite"
2002-2005
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite"
box 26, folder 108
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite", programs
2002-2006
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite", programs
box 26, folder 109
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite" proposed dramatization by Val Hendrickson from the book by Robert
L. Allen
2003
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite" proposed dramatization by Val Hendrickson from the book by Robert
L. Allen
box 26, folder 110
Contra Costa County Office of Education "The Port Chicago Disaster: A Resource for Students and Teachers" web page printouts
2006
Contra Costa County Office of Education "The Port Chicago Disaster: A Resource for Students and Teachers" web page printouts
box 26, folder 111
Macdonald, Megan "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
2007
Macdonald, Megan "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
box 26, folder 112
"Mutiny at Port Chicago" play by Paul Leaf, Ruskin GroupTheatre, Santa Monica, California
2009
Mutiny at Port Chicago play by Paul Leaf, Ruskin Group Theatre, Santa Monica, California
box 26, folder 113
Port Chicago Mutiny documentary
1990
Port Chicago Mutiny documentary
box 26, folder 114
"Mutiny" film by Revelations Entertainment and NBC, clippings
1993-1999
"Mutiny" film by Revelations Entertainment and NBC, clippings
box 26, folder 115
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite"
1944
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra's "Port Chicago Jazz Suite"
Photographs and Audiovisual materials
1944-2009
Physical Description: 2.8 linear feet(8 boxes)
Scope and Contents
Photographs and Audiovisual materials include photographic prints and negatives and audiovisual media (audio cassettes, compact
discs, digital video discs, video cassettes) collected by Dr. Robert Allen, mainly during research and publication of The
Port Chicago Mutiny, at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial dedication and commemoration events.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Photographs
1944-2000
Physical Description: .8 linear feet
Scope and Contents
Includes photographic prints, negatives and copy negatives of Port Chicago Naval Magazine, aftermath of explosion, survivors
and commemorative events.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
box 27, folder 1
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
Physical Description: 6 photographic prints(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 2
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
Physical Description: 1 photographic print(black and white; 3 3/4" x 4 1/2")
box 27, folder 3
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, aerial views of explosion site
1944, July 18
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, aerial views of explosion site
Physical Description: 32 photographic prints(black and white; 7" x 7")
box 27, folder 4
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, aerial views of explosion site
1944, July 18
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, aerial views of explosion site
Physical Description: 2 photographic prints(black and white; 7" x 7")
box 27, folder 5
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site
Physical Description: 42 photographic prints(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 6
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site
Physical Description: 28 photographic prints(black and white; 4" x 5")
box 27, folder 7
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, taken from film footage
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, taken from film footage
Physical Description: 4 photographic prints(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 8
Assorted copy negatives
1944
Physical Description: 9 negatives(black and white; 2 1/2" x 6 3/4")
box 27, folder 9
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, town of Port Chicago, Thurgood Marshall, Concord Naval Weapons Station protests
1944-1987
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, town of Port Chicago, Thurgood Marshall, Concord Naval Weapons Station protests
Physical Description: 31 photographic prints(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 10
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, barracks
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, barracks
Physical Description: 3 photographic prints(black and white; 3 1/2" x 5")
box 27, folder 11
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, captions and notes on back indicate these copies supplied to publisher for "The
Port Chicago Mutiny" book
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, explosion site, captions and notes on back indicate these copies supplied to publisher for "The
Port Chicago Mutiny" book
Physical Description: 18 photographic prints(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 12
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, trial exhibits showing captions
1944
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, trial exhibits showing captions
Physical Description: 15 photographic prints(black and white; 3 1/2" x 5")
Physical Description: 16 negatives(black and white; 35mm)
box 27, folder 13
"People's World" magazine office showing staff including Mary Lindsay
approximately 1945
"People's World" magazine office showing staff including Mary Lindsay
Physical Description: 1 photographic print(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 14
Joseph Randolph Small
1946-1982
Joseph Randolph Small
Physical Description: 7 photographic prints(color; 5" x 7")
Physical Description: 7 negatives (color; 35mm)
box 27, folder 15
Coast Guard exhibition panels[?]
approximately 1977
Coast Guard exhibition panels[?]
Physical Description: 3 photographic prints(color; 8" x 10")
box 27, folder 16
S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien visit with Charles Harris
1987, June 28
S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien visit with Charles Harris
Physical Description: 13 photographic prints(color; 3 1/2" x 5")
Physical Description: 14 negatives(color; 35 mm)
box 28, folder 17
Port Chicago 1990 documentary premier event at Calvin Simmons Theater, Oakland, California, July 16, 1990. Includes: Danny
Glover, Robert L. Allen, Gerald Veltmann...
1989-1990
Port Chicago 1990 documentary premier event at Calvin Simmons Theater, Oakland, California, July 16, 1990. Includes: Danny
Glover, Robert L. Allen, Gerald Veltmann...
Physical Description: 16 photographic prints(color; 4" x 6", 3 1/2" x 5", 4" x 5" )
box 28, folder 18
Danny Glover
1990
Danny Glover
Physical Description: 1 photographic printblack and white; 8" x 10")
box 28, folder 19
Pittsburg, California Vietnam Memorial and Port Chicago Plaque
1992
Pittsburg, California Vietnam Memorial and Port Chicago Plaque
Physical Description: 2 photographic prints(color; 3 1/2" x 5")
box 28, folder 20
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial construction and dedication ceremony
1994
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial construction and dedication ceremony
Physical Description: 26 photographic prints(color; 4" x 6")
Physical Description: 25 negatives(color; 35mm)
box 28, folder 21
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial dedication ceremony
1994
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial dedication ceremony
Physical Description: 53 photographic prints(color; 4" x 6")
Physical Description: 24 negatives(color; 35mm)
box 28, folder 22
"Mutiny" pamphlet cover from 1945, with correspondence by Gail Buckland of The American Century
1995
"Mutiny" pamphlet cover from 1945, with correspondence by Gail Buckland of The American Century
Physical Description: 1 photographic print(black and white; 5" x 7")
Physical Description: 9 negatives(black and white; 35mm)
box 28, folder 23
"Remembering the Men of Port Chicago", Black Hollywood event at Kinsey Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
1998
"Remembering the Men of Port Chicago", Black Hollywood event at Kinsey Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Physical Description: 9 photographic prints(color; 4" x 6", 5" x 7")
box 28, folder 24
Black Hollywood event "Remembering the Men of Port Chicago" at Kinsey Auditorium, Los Angeles, California. Includes Robert
L. Allen, Sadies (Sims) Allen, Janet Allen. Photos by Percy Robinson.
1998
Black Hollywood event "Remembering the Men of Port Chicago" at Kinsey Auditorium, Los Angeles, California. Includes Robert
L. Allen, Sadies (Sims) Allen, Janet Allen. Photos by Percy Robinson.
Physical Description: 2 photographic prints(black and white; 8" x 10")
box 28, folder 25
Golden Gate National Cemetery
1998
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Physical Description: 17 photographic prints(color; 4" x 6")
box 28, folder 26
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
approximately 2000
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Physical Description: 1 photographic print(color; panoramic; 4" x 10" )
Physical Description: 1 photographic print(color; 4" x 6")
Audiovisual
1978-2009
Physical Description: 1.9 linear feet
Scope and Contents
Includes audiovisual materials: compact audio cassettes, compact discs, digital video discs, and VHS video recordings.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically within each media type.
box 29, folder 27
Live at AAMLO 7/31/04 Marcus Shelby Port Chicago Act 2
7/31/2004
box 29, folder 28
Photos of POCH, Dr. Allen Port Chicago Lecture Bay Point Library, May 16, 2007; Video Part B: Part a Intro by Librarian, Part
b Dr. Allen talks about Libraries, Part 1 News video of 50th Anniversary
5/16/2008
box 29, folder 29
"CNWS PCM VISITOR CTR SITE 4/21/09"
4/21/2009
box 29, folder 30
For Home Viewing Only, Traditions Military Videos 1-800-277-1977; ROR1; 1. Handle with Care (Canada), 2. Port Chicago WWII
U.S. Naval documentary
undated
box 30, folder 31
Analysis of P.C. Project 2/2/1978, sides 1 and 2
2/2/1978
box 30, folder 32
Analysis of P.C. Project 2/2/1978, sides 3 and 4
2/2/1978
box 30, folder 33
"Strauss-Allen 5/10/1978"
5/10/1978
box 30, folder 34
"Strauss-Allen 5/28/1978"
5/28/1978
box 30, folder 35
KQED-TV "Evening Edition" 8/26/80, storage of nuclear weapons at Concord Naval Weapons Station (Port Chicago)
1980
box 30, folder 36
"Robert McKinstry 10/82"
1982
box 30, folder 37
Port Chicago Mutiny KQED-FM Forum 1/17/1994
1/17/1994
box 30, folder 38
Port Chicago Mutiny Decision KQED-FM 1994
1994
box 30, folder 39
Labor Oral History Project: Hog Butchers for the World Dan Collison, 1994
1994
box 30, folder 40
Labor Oral History Project: Port Chicago 50 Dan Collison, 1995
1995
box 30, folder 41
All Things Considered (demo) NPR, Dan Collison, 1995
1995
box 30, folder 42
Dan Collison The Port Chicago 50: An Oral History, Public Radio International
1996
box 31, folder 43
"Mr. Cy [Cyril] Shepperd interview NYC 10/20/77 // [side] 1, 2" [oral history]
10/20/1977
box 31, folder 44
"Mr. Cy [Cyril] Shepperd interview NYC 10/20/77 // [side] 3" [oral history]
10/20/1977
box 31, folder 45
"Joseph R. Small interview 12/6/77 // [side] 1, 2" [oral history]
12/6/1977
box 31, folder 46
"Joe [Joseph R.] Small interview 12/6/77 // [side] 3" [oral history]
12/6/1977
box 31, folder 47
"Edward Waldrop 12/9/77 // [side] 1, 2" [oral history] [damaged cassette case]
12/9/1977
box 31, folder 48
"[Edward] Waldrop 12/9/77 // [side] 3, 4" [oral history] [damaged cassette case]
12/9/1977
box 31, folder 49
[unlabeled, preservation copy of Edward Waldrop oral history side 1 and 2?]
undated
box 31, folder 50
[unlabeled, preservation copy of Edward Waldrop oral history side 3 and 4?]
undated
box 31, folder 51
"Jack Crittenden 12/13/77 // [side] 1, 2" [oral history]
12/13/1977
box 31, folder 52
"[Jack] Crittenden // [side] 3" [oral history]
undated
box 31, folder 53
"Willie Gay 12/14/77 // [side] 1, 2" [oral history]
12/14/1977
box 31, folder 54
"A. Strauss-R. Allen: History and Sociology in relation to Port Chicago Mutiny // [side] 1, 2"
4/27/1978
box 31, folder 55
"RLA [Robert L. Allen]-Strauss on P.C. [Port Chicago] 4/27/78 // [side] 3, 4"
4/27/1978
box 31, folder 56
"Percy Robinson, Los Angeles 5/20/78 [illegible] // [side] 1, 2" [oral history]
5/20/1978
box 31, folder 57
"Robert Routh L.A. 5/21/78" // [side] 1, 2" [ oral history]
5/21/1978
box 31, folder 58
"Robert Routh 5/21/78" // [side] 3, 4" [ oral history]
5/21/1978
box 31, folder 59
"Joseph Small interviewed by Robert Allen 6/3/78 // [side] 1, 2" [ oral history]
6/3/1978
box 31, folder 60
"Joseph Small interviewed by Robert Allen 6/3/78 (end) // [side] 3, 4" [ oral history]
6/3/1978
box 31, folder 61
"Joseph Small interviewed by Robert Allen 6/10/78 // [side] 1, 2" [ oral history]
6/10/1978
box 31, folder 62
"Joseph Small interviewed by Robert Allen 6/10/78 // [side] 3, 4" [ oral history]
6/10/1978
box 31, folder 63
"Martin Bordenave L.A. 8/23/80 // [side] 1" [oral history]
8/23/1980
box 31, folder 64
"Freddie Meeks L.A. 8/24/80 // [side] 1" [oral history]
8/24/1980
box 31, folder 65
"Consultation w/ Anselm Strauss re P.C. [Port Chicago] research 1/9/81 [side] 1 // Discussion with Prof Anselm Strauss UCSF
1981 [side] 2"
1/9/1981
box 31, folder 66
"Joseph R. Small, interviewer R. Allen Oct 10, 1985 // [side A" [oral histroy]
10/10/1985
box 31, folder 67
"Eugene Sayles interview 10/28/07 // [side] A, B" [oral history]
10/28/2007
box 32, folder 68
"R.A. Talk on P.C. Mem Mtg 7/16/89, Nuremberg Action Comm., PC Memorial 89, Interview with witness to PC explosionNote on
inside label: 7/16/89 Port Chicago Memorial, R.A. Talk, P.C. Mem Mtg 7/18/89, Lavern Grell Interview of witness to 1944 explosionNOTE
SEPARATED: Greetings from Nuremberg Actions
7/16/1989
box 32, folder 69
"Port Chicago - B.E.T. 1990 (including coverage of premiere of doc.)"
1990
box 32, folder 70
"BET's This Week in Black Entertainment Port Chicago Segment Produced by: Straight Ahead Productions, Calvin Simmons Theatre,
2/17/1990"
2/17/1990
box 32, folder 71
"The Mystery of Port Chicago KGO-TV (Channel 7) (Documentary) San Francisco June, 1990"
6/1990
box 32, folder 72
"Downey Show - Joe Small CNBC 9/12/90"NOTE SEPARATED: [from Dave McGlone [sp?] to Robert dated Sept 20, 1990]
9/12/1990
box 32, folder 73
"Port Chicago - KCRA-TV Sacramento 10/90 To Be Somebody Channel 3 reports"NOTE SEPARATED: Business card attached to VHS box
for Alice Scott Reporter 3 KCRA Sacramento [with contact information]
10/1990
box 32, folder 74
Instant Recall Port Chicago Show# 10/24/90
10/24/1990
box 32, folder 75
"Port Chicago Media-Varied docs/shows, [listing] 1994 50 Anniv. CBS doc 10 mins., 1990 KRON-TV 4 mins, 1999 Mutiny (NBC) Morgan
Freeman (producer) pardon 6 mins, 2002 JAG episode CBS-TV 4 mins, 2006 PC Jazz Suite MSJO Explosion and after 4 mins. [total]
28 mins., Most unusual medium: stained glass windows of PC Chapel"
1990-1999
box 32, folder 76
"Port Chicago 5-18-91"[Post-it note included on cassette] I did interview with George Ostercamp of CBS News. I think my comment
strongly affected slant they gave to the story.
5/18/1991
box 32, folder 77
"Final Appeal Port Chicago Air Date 9/18/92"[Post-it note included on cassette] "Robert, Here's a couple of tapes of the "Port
Chicago" story we did. It was a pleasure working with you on the story. Let me know if you come across any other great stories
in your travels. Thanks again. Best regards, Randy Prior."
9/18/1992
box 32, folder 78
"Final Appeal Port Chicago Air Date 9/18/92"[Post-it note included on cassette] "Robert, Here's a couple of tapes of the "Port
Chicago" story we did. It was a pleasure working with you on the story. Let me know if you come across any other great stories
in your travels. Thanks again. Best regards, Randy Prior."
9/18/1992
box 32, folder 79
"Robert KPIX-TV 2/20/95"
2/20/1995
box 32, folder 80
"Bay TV Life 4/5/95 // Brotherman discussion with Robert Allen, Harry Edwards, Roland Gilbert 4/5/95"
4/5/1995
box 33, folder 81
"Legislative Black Caucus 2/23/98 Unclassified // Northrup Grumman Audiovisual Multimedia Center"NOTE SEPARATED: "[letter
from Linda [?] and Sandra J. Evers-Manly to Gentlemen Mrs. Small and to Robert, re: autographing of book and enclosed video
copy of Sacramento session, 4/21/98"
2/23/1998
box 33, folder 82
"CBS Evening News Port Chicago Segment 1/12/99, 5 minutes, at end of show"
1/12/1999
box 33, folder 83
"Port Chicago Doc, History Channel, 2/99"
2/1999
box 33, folder 84
"Port Chicago documentary, First cut, Set, Frank Productions, Learning Channel 2/22/99"
2/22/1999
box 33, folder 85
"Mutiny (NBC 3/99)"
3/1999
box 33, folder 86
"The Port Chicago Mutiny: The Real Story. Frank Productions, The Learning Channel, March 30, 1999"
3/30/1999
box 33, folder 87
"The Port Chicago Mutiny: The Real Story, The Learning Channel, aired on 3/30/99, Frank Productions 49 mins."
3/30/1999
box 33, folder 88
"The Port Chicago Mutiny: The Real Story, The Learning Channel, 3/30/99, Frank Productions"
3/30/1999
box 33, folder 89
"Port Chicago Washington Memorial Event, 8/13/99; KRON-TV, Channel 4"
8/13/1999
box 33, folder 90
"Port Chicago ABC-TV 10/15/99, Pardon 12/23/99"
10/15/1999
box 33, folder 91
"From Punishment to Pardon: The Port Chicago Mutiny, Preston Burger 6/00 Runs: 10:00" [includes contact information]
2000
box 33, folder 92
"The Port Chicago Mutiny, Senior Group Documentary 2002, Ketchell, Dickson, Dickson, Noland"
2002
box 33, folder 93
Port Chicago episode JAG CBS-TV 4/9/02"
4/9/2002
box 34, folder 94
"Port Chicago Bay Area Backroads KRON-TV CLY 10/20/02"
10/20/2002
box 34, folder 95
"Bob Allen Maynard Institute Black History Project 1/6/03"NOTE SEPARATED: "from Amanda Elliott at Maynard Institute, Oakland
to Oral History Participant 9/10/2003"
1/6/2003
box 34, folder 96
"R.A. Interviewed on Black Renaissance KBHK 2/24, Long Walk to Freedom KQED 2/26/03"
2/24/2003
box 34, folder 97
"Port Chicago: Hi Robert, Karyne"
undated
box 34, folder 98
"Port Chicago by Daniel Compton"
undated
