World War (1939-1945)
Subject
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Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:
John K. Davis papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0533
Scope and Contents
The John K. Davis papers consist of original propaganda leaflets directed at the Japanese troops and civilians, 1945; personal correspondence written to his parents and largely concerning family matters, 1945-1946; formal photographs of Davis from his cadetship, Army career, and civilian career; amateur snapshots of Manila and surrounding area, ca. 1945; maps of Japanese cities issued to officers, 1945; "Guide to Japan", September 1945; and miscellaneous other printed material.
Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0006
Scope and Contents
The Lemuel C. Shepherd Papers consist primarily of unpublished memoirs and accompanying documents; photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board; an interview with General Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library regarding Shepherd's role during the Korean War - assault at Inchon; miscellaneous correspondence; clippings; certificates and...
Leonard T. Gerow Papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0100
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of documents and photographs (ca. 120 items) from the military career of U.S. Army General Leonard Townsend Gerow (b. 1888 d.1972). It includes correspondence with General Dwight D. Eisenhower,autobiographical material, speeches (1945-1948), and
photographs. Material complementary to this collection is located in his student/alumni file, also located in the VMI
Archives.
Li Jen Sun collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0299
Contents Note
Miscellaneous World War II items (1940-1945) from the estate of General Li Jen Sun, VMI Class of 1927. 9 photographs (black and white matte) showing Gen Sun with various allied commanders, including Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George S. Patton; 3 color photographs of Sun's medals; 1 book owned by Sun "The Chinese Army in India-Burma Campaign."Addition, 2016. Presentation book, "Pictorial Biography of Ever Victorious General of...
Marines in World War II - General.
Item
Scope and Contents
Primarily newspaper clippings concerning Guam and New Britain.
Marines in World War II- 6th Marine Division
Item
Scope and Contents
Primarily clippings concerning Okinawa; limited memorabilia.
Marvin Anderson Papers, Selected Documents, World War II [Digital]
Digital Collection
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1713
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Marvin J. Anderson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0472
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the papers relate to Anderson's army career. They include flight training documents, photographs, misc. other army records, and a file of documents pertaining to his death and burial.
Military Oral History Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0510
Scope and Contents
The oral history collection spans the World War II era through recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. One interview (Frank Buckles) covers World War I service. The majority of the interviews were conducted by VMI cadets taking courses in military history. The interview files and recordings are housed in the VMI Archives.
Military Oral History Collection [digital]
Digital Collection
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll13
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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