Carl L. Lokke papers, 1913-1968

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Summary

Creator:
Lokke, Carl Ludwig, 1897-1960
Abstract:
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.
Extent:
16.1 Linear Feet
Approximately 4000 Items
Language:
Material in English and French
Collection ID:
RL.00821

Background

Scope and content:

The Carl L. Lokke Papers are dated between 1918 and 1968, 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.

Biographical / historical:

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

Acquisition information:
The Carl L. Lokke Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1964 and 1968.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff, February 1964

Further processing may be required before materials can be accessed.

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

Accession 64-49 is described in this finding aid.

Edited to include unnumbered addition by Alice Poffinberger, May 2014.

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