Reminiscences of Robert Blake : oral history, 1968.

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Reminiscences of Robert Blake : oral history, 1968.

Education, University of California, 1913-17; World War I service, Army of Occupation in Germany, military schooling, sea duty; Nicaraguan Electoral Mission, 1928-30; Spanish language studies, Spain, 1931-32; instructor, Marine Corps schools; duty in Office of Naval Intelligence, 1937-40; Naval War College; World War II commands in Pacific: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Guam; occupation forces Truk and Central Caroline Islands, 1945-46; postwar personnel reorganization and work as Inspector General of Marine Corps.

Transcript: 119 leaves.Tape: 2 reels.

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