Warren H. Atherton papers, 1891-1976 1891-1976

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Warren H. Atherton papers, 1891-1976 1891-1976

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The Atherton Papers consist of correspondencepertaining to the GI Bill, the American Legion, Holt Family matters and theJedediah Smith Society. The Papers also contain clippings, scrapbooks,photographs and memorabilia relevant to the public and family life of Warren H.Atherton.

8 feet

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University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections

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American legion

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Veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1893-1927. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36805972 Association of veterans of American wars. Formed by a group of World War I officers, the American Legion is the world's largest veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1960-1987. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61206804 The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans returning from Europe after Worl...

Atherton, Warren H. (Warren Hendry), 1891-1976

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Stockton, Calif. attorney, judge. Best known as National Commander of American Legion (1943) and father of G.I. Bill. Admitted to state bar (1913). Married Anne Holt, daughter of Benjamin Holt, developer of Caterpillar Tractor (1917). After service in World War I, Atherton became Stockton city judge, district attorney and president of chamber of commerce. Was involved in agriculture and in various business interests in San Joaquin County, Calif. Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate (1957). Most ex...

Jedediah Smith Society

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Jedediah Strong Smith (1799-1831) was first American to enter California by an overland route. His travels (1822-1831) demonstrated feasible routes across West to California. Smith trapped first along Missouri River under William Ashley and Andrew Henry. He rediscovered South Pass, Wyo. (1824) a passageway from high plains into Pacific Northwest. Formed partnership with David Jackson and William Sublette to trap in Pacific Coast region (1826). Trapped and explored in central California and Orego...

Atherton, Marietta

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Biography / Administrative History Warren H. Atherton (1891-1976) was a Stockton (Calif.) attorney, judge and politician. He is perhaps best known as a former National Commander of the American Legion and "Father of the GI Bill" (1943). During this period, Atherton was consultant to the Secretary of War and envoy to Nelson Rockefeller, Coordinator of International Affairs. Admitted to the California State Bar (1913), he married Anne Holt, dau...