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Michael Carroll Dooling

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Michael Carroll Dooling

Dooling, Michael C. Milford Lost & Found. The Carrollton Press, 2009. Collection of stories about Milford that have long been forgotten. Topics include the formation of one of Milford's early libraries, how Milford was nicknamed "Sleepy Hollow," the first organized camping expedition to Welch's Point, how Smith's Point was used as a desert (camels included) for a silent movie, Milford's first speed trap, the near tragic pajama parade, who Laura of Lauralton Hall fame was, Milford modesty laws, the history of the Milford Drive-in, the man behind Boys & Girls Village, and how Milford became the front line in the battle for the morning shave.
... “What’s in a Name?” Republican-American, July – December, 2008, B-1. Thirty-six part series relating to the history of the towns in the northwest corner of Connecticut and the origins of their names.
… “Never Forgotten” and “Dutch Citizens Take Their Duty Seriously,” Waterbury Sunday Republican, 25 May 2008, A-1 & B-7. Story of a young man from The Netherlands who recently adopted the grave of American Robert Doran of Waterbury, Connecticut who is buried at the Margraten American Cemetery. Relates the history of the grave adoption program begun by a Dutch community immediately after World War II as a token of their appreciation for the sacrifices of American soldiers in liberating their country. Received Honorable Mention by the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for Excellence in Journalism.
... An Historical Account of Charles Island, Milford, Connecticut. The Carrollton Press, 2006. Traces the history of this small island off the coast of Milford that was discovered by Adriaen Block in the 17th century, reputedly used by William Kidd as a burial site for part of his treasure, was home to a 19th century summer resort, provided a tranquil setting for a Dominican Retreat in the 20th century, and is now a Natural Area Preserve. This work was nominated for the Homer D. Babbidge, Jr. Award for best work on a significant aspect of Connecticut’s history published in 2006.
... "On a First Name Basis," The Sinclair Lewis Society Newsletter. Normal, IL: Illinois State University, Fall 2005. Describes the friendship between "Harry" Sinclair Lewis and a lifelong friend from Yale University. Based on an inscribed college yearbook and personal correspondence from Lewis in my rare book collection.
... “Clearing the Smoke: Babbitt’s Curious Inscription.” The Sinclair Lewis Society Newsletter. Normal, IL: Illinois State University, Fall 2005. Using Sinclair Lewis’ original manuscript, this article traces the development and meaning of a cryptic passage in Babbitt.
... “ The Thin Iron Line: The Crimean War Transforms Naval Power, ” Naval History, June 2004. Relates how the Crimean War altered armaments and naval architecture through the use of shell guns and armored vessels.
... “The More Things Change…” in The Writing Life column, Writer’s Digest, December 1998. Contains excerpts from 19^th century etiquette books relating to submission of material to editors.
... Innovation in Shaving. Printed by the Warner-Lambert Company, 1997. Corporate handbook outlines the technologies used by Schick and Wilkinson Sword and discusses the Research Partnership Program.
“Words Perfect,” Time Magazine - Time Digital Quarterly, 11 November 1996. Article describes my activities as The Web-ster, in which I examined and corrected English usage on corporate Web sites.
“Super Proofer,” MicroScope, 16 October 1996. Interview with British computer publication relating to English usage on corporate Web sites.
“The Wrath of the Web-ster,” Information Week, 19 August 1996. Interview relating to English usage on corporate Web sites.
... "The Crimean Clippers: American Clipper Ships in French Transport Service," The Log of Mystic Seaport, Spring 1996. Relates the involvement of American clipper ships in the Crimean War.
... "Trial and Error," Reader's Digest, April 1996. Anecdote about a true jury duty experience.
... "In Search of 1800s Seaman Aaron Wood," Antiques and the Arts Weekly, 17 November 1995. Recounts my search for material relating to the life of Aaron H. Wood.
... The Art & Science of Shaving. Printed by the Warner-Lambert Company, 1994. Corporate handbook tracing the history of shaving and the production of modern shaving systems by Schick and Wilkinson Sword. An English edition has been distributed in the United States and Europe; a revised & translated edition has been issued in Japan.