Overview of the James M. Ennes papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: James M. Ennes papers

Date (inclusive): 1961-1991

Collection Number: 89021

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 37 manuscript boxes. (14.8 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Writings, and working materials assembled for writings, relating to the Israeli naval and air attack on the American naval intelligence ship Liberty on 8 June 1967. Includes copies of court of inquiry proceedings, copies of naval messages and other documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, correspondence relating to efforts to obtain such documents, newsletters of the U.S.S. Liberty Veterans Association, published and unpublished writings by others, video tapes, phonotape cassettes, and photographs.

Creator: Ennes, James M.

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1989.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James M. Ennes papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Lieutenant commander, United States Navy; officer assigned to U.S.S. Liberty, 1967; author, Assault on the Liberty, 1979.

Scope and Content of Collection

Writings, and working materials assembled for writings, relating to the Israeli naval and air attack on the American naval intelligence ship Liberty on 8 June 1967. Includes copies of court of inquiry proceedings, copies of naval messages and other documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, correspondence relating to efforts to obtain such documents, newsletters of the U.S.S. Liberty Veterans Association, published and unpublished writings by others, video tapes, phonotape cassettes, and photographs.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Israel-Arab War, 1967 -- Naval operations

United States -- Armed Forces -- Mediterranean Sea

United States -- Foreign relations -- Israel

Israel -- Foreign relations -- United States

Liberty (Ship)

United States. Navy