World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
General Leonard T. Gerow - General Dwight D. Eisenhower Correspondence [Digital]
Digital Collection
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1703
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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.
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.
Richard N. Traver World War II memorabilia, 1944
File
Scope and Contents
Traver was a member of the VMI Class of 1941. Christmas card, 1944; V-Mail "Greetings from Britain"; Flyer, 1944; " Excerpts of letters exchanged by American and German Commanders at Brest"
