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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association

New London, Connecticut

Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of New London.

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4Titles

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1939 to 2024Dates represented

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89,332Archive pages

Historical pages reported for this collection.

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Discover the people, places, and stories of New London, Connecticut.

Explore the past of New London, Connecticut through newspapers in the community archive shared by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Its four titles include material from 1939 to 2024.

Free access is available at the institution

Bring the names, dates, or questions you hope to investigate when you consult the collection.

Confirm access arrangements before planning an in-person visit.

  • Selected titles

    Explore titles such as “Alumni Association Bulletin” and “The Howling Gale”, shared by U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association.

  • In-person access

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  • Ways to explore

    A familiar place or family connection in New London can lead to another source and a new question.

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it. Whether you are tracing a family connection, exploring a local event or sharing history with a class, there is more to discover than names and dates alone.

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Titles in this collection

Browse four titles and 89,332 digitized pages, with material from 1939 to 2024. This collection is shared through U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown. The title list can help you plan in-person research. Contact the institution to confirm access before your visit.

Bring a person, place or date you recognize, and browse the titles below for a first clue in the story you want to follow.

Alumni Association Bulletin

838 pages in 1967

Centennial Issue

216 pages in 1976

The Bulletin

76,934 pages from 1939 to 2024

The Howling Gale

11,344 pages from 1952 to 1994

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About the Community

About The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and connection among its members. By providing valuable services and promoting fellowship, the Association aims to enhance the experiences of alumni, cadets, and their families. The Association raises funds to support the Corps of Cadets, ensuring that the Academy continues to provide a high standard of education and training. Through various programs and networking opportunities, the Alumni Association is committed to preserving the traditions and enhancing the reputation of the Coast Guard Academy.

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The History Of The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association

Founded to serve the needs of alumni, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association has played a pivotal role in maintaining connections among graduates since its inception. The Association has a rich history of organizing events, providing career assistance, and engaging in fundraising activities that contribute to the “margins of excellence” for the Academy and its cadets. Over the years, the Alumni Association has adapted to meet the changing needs of its members while remaining a steadfast supporter of the Academy’s mission and values.

About the Community

About The U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Located in New London, Connecticut, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is one of the five federal service academies in the United States. Established in 1876, the Academy trains future leaders of the Coast Guard, preparing them for careers of service and leadership in maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. The Academy’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its rigorous academic programs, comprehensive leadership training, and a strong emphasis on character development. As an important cultural asset in the region, the Academy has a significant impact on local history and continues to be a vital part of the community.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association not only supports alumni but also actively engages with current cadets and their families? The Association hosts networking events, mentorship programs, and career assistance initiatives, ensuring that connections between past and present members of the Coast Guard Academy remain strong. This focus on community engagement exemplifies the Association's commitment to fostering a supportive environment for all associated with the Academy.

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Research Guidance

Start with a clear research question

A person, place, or event connected with New London can give your research visit a focus. Review the collection information from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, then confirm current access arrangements and how the collection may be consulted with the institution. Record which description you used and what it leaves unanswered, so your notes remain a question to investigate rather than a conclusion.

If the first description does not answer your question, explain what you have already checked and ask whether another source or catalog may be useful. Keep the description or catalog named in the reply with your notes, and ask which details the institution needs to locate a possible item.

Record which title, date, page, or item supports a useful lead. Mark unanswered questions before connecting it to a family or community story. A similar name can point you toward another source, but it is not proof of identity. If the institution suggests another source, note why it may help and whether you have had a chance to consult it. Keep its reference beside the question it may answer.

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Community Partnership

Keeping local history a community resource

This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.

Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.

Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.

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Stories, research tips, and archive news

Read All About It connects archive research with the people and institutions preserving local history. Explore partner and community stories, project updates, research ideas, and perspectives on digitization, education, and working with primary sources. Use the articles as a starting point for your next question or a new way to share a discovery.

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We believe that history belongs to the communities where it was made - not locked behind paywalls or inaccessible due to budget restrictions. Subscription-based services and large content aggregators are generally more concerned with "content" and less concerned with the history that content contains. Their models typically involve a reoccurring charge for a plan that renews annually or licensing agreements with the library based on population served or circulation numbers. You are essentially Renting Access To YOUR History.
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