Marx Leva Papers. 1938 - 1991. Military and Legal Career Records

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Marx Leva Papers. 1938 - 1991. Military and Legal Career Records

1938-1987

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6207454

This series consists of materials pertaining to Marx Leva's work as a naval officer, Assistant Secretary of Defense, and lawyer. It includes his military service record, statements, correspondence and other materials pertaining to the unification of the military services, the Draper Committee, the Symington Committee, and national security matters. Some personal correspondence and other materials pertaining to the Leva family are also included. Notable persons with whom he corresponded include Harry Truman, Herbert Hoover, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hugo Black, William O. Douglas, Walter Reuther, Arthur Krock, Stuart Symington, Lewis L. Strauss, and Chester Nimitz.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Library

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