ARCHIVE — James M. Ennes Research Papers

The James M. Ennes Research Papers archive preserves the scholarship, correspondence, and firsthand accounts of Commander James M. Ennes Jr., a central voice in documenting the June 8, 1967 attack on USS Liberty. The collection includes research notes, legal analyses, drafts of Ennes’s publications, personal papers, and related reference materials that illuminate the operational, historical, and legal context of the incident. Designed for historians, researchers, and descendants of the Liberty crew, the archive supports rigorous study and public education by providing primary-source evidence of events, advocacy efforts, and the pursuit of accountability. Meticulously cataloged and maintained, the Ennes Papers are an essential resource for preserving the truth of the attack and for ensuring that the experiences and sacrifices of the Liberty crew remain part of the historical record.