John J. Pershing Papers 1882-1971 (bulk 1904-1948)

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John J. Pershing Papers 1882-1971 (bulk 1904-1948)

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Army officer. Correspondence, diaries, writings, notebooks, military records, printed matter, memorabilia, and other material documenting Pershing's military career, including as commander-in-chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

141,000 items; 437 containers plus 5 oversize; 180.6 linear feet; 10 microfilm reels

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Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357745

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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