Edward L. Munson papers, 1773-1972, (bulk 1947-1967).

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Edward L. Munson papers, 1773-1972, (bulk 1947-1967).

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The Edward Lyman Munson papers contain biographical information, awards and citations, articles by Edward L. Munson, books concerning the military and war, and correspondence (1947-1967). Flags, decorations and other memorabilia are included. The collection contains more than 400 war posters, pen and ink etchings, and other drawings and notebooks. The collection also contains photographs and albums depicting those prominent in the military, as well as friends and family of Edward L. Munson. Motion pictures found in the collection include: "A Star is Born," "Appointment in Tokyo," "General MacArthur," "Here is Germany," "Know Your Allies Britain," "Know Your Enemy Japan," "The Negro Soldier," and "Why We Fight" training films. The collection also contains phonograph records of the Armed Forces Radio Service Basic Musical Library, Yank Swing Lesson, Series H. Programs, and other music. Also included in the collection are general order documents, deeds, programs for award ceremonies, and reports concerning the war department, military, television film, producers reports, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, television network, and personal reports.

20.44 cubic ft. (37 boxes) + 14 other.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Munson, Edward L. (Edward Lyman), 1904-1967

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Edward Lyman Munson (1904-1967) organized and operated the Army Research branch of the War Department (1941-1942), organized and operated the Army Information Division, and was chief of the Army Pictorial Service. Following his retirement from the military, he was director of the NBC Film Division, an executive in the motion picture industry, and director of Television Operations of NBC Television. From the description of Edward L. Munson papers, 1773-1972, (bulk 1947-1967). (Univers...