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Description
The Rough and Ready Acorn is a newspaper that
was produced by the Naval Supply Annex on Rough and Ready Island in Stockton,
California. Volume 1 began in 1945. This collection consists of 198 bi-monthly
4-page issues.
Background
A naval base was established on Rough and Ready Island in 1933, placing
Stockton in a strategic position during the Cold War. It was an active base for
over 50 years. It closed in 1996.
Extent
1 linear foot
Restrictions
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
researcher.
Availability
Collection open for research.