Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964.

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Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964.

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Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relating to activities of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 film reel; (1.6 linear feet)

eng,

Hoover Institution Archives

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Hoover Institution Archives

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