Douglas MacArthur collection 1885-1983 1917-1919 MacArthur, Douglas

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Douglas MacArthur collection 1885-1983 1917-1919 MacArthur, Douglas

The Douglas MacArthur collection is made up of military documents related to General Douglas MacArthur and the 42nd (Rainbow) Division during the first World War, and miscellaneous letters, documents, photographs, published works, and one diary illuminating various aspects of the General’s public career and personal life.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391318

William L. Clements Library

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