Papers, 1897-1959.

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Papers, 1897-1959.

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Photostatic copies of typescript diaries, 1897-1931, 1941-1945, and subject files of Fleet Admiral Leahy, who served as U.S. Ambassador to France, 1940-1942, and chief of staff to the commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy, 1942-1949. The 1941-1949 diaries include much information on the military strategy of the war, postwar politics, relations with allies, and commentary on Washington, D.C. personalities, events, and conditions. The diaries include numerous copies of letters, reports, sketch maps, and photographs. The subject files cover Admiral Leahy's activities and awards, and include speeches and writings, congratulatory letters, personal correspondence, and clippings. The photographs are official U.S. Navy photographs on the occasion of Leahy receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Wisconsin, May 29, 1943. Images show Leahy speaking at the graduation ceremony at Camp Randall, reviewing a parade of Navy Waves, posing with U.W. President Dykstra and Governor Goodland, and addressing the Wisconsin Legislature.

8.0 c.f. (7 record center cartons and 3 archives boxes),5 reels of microfilm (35mm),10 reels of microfilm (16mm), and16 photographs (1 folder)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6925878

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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