Papers, 1942-1974 [microform].

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Papers, 1942-1974 [microform].

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Personal and official papers relating to Meyer's military career, 1942-1974. Includes personal correspondence (1971-1974) and orders for PCS and awards (1944-1960). Also includes Flight Encounter Reports (1943-1944) concerning WWII operations. Contains material pertaining to the Strategic Target Committee of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff (1961-1963). Also contains copy of Air War College thesis written by Meyer concerning Air Strategy in the Cold War (1956). Also includes news clippings (1951-1974) and speeches made by Meyer (1961, 1964, 1967-1974). Also contains photographs relating to all phases of Meyer's military career.

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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