Laurance F. Safford papers, 1941-1967.

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Laurance F. Safford papers, 1941-1967.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/189184356

The Laurance F. Safford papers contain correspondence, research files, and articles relating to Safford's career as a U.S. Navy cryptologist and the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The bulk of the correspondence and research files, pertain to the idea that the U.S. Navy possessed actionable intelligence about the imminent attack, but failed to act. Also present Is a microfilm roll containing government documents related to the investigations on the Pearl Harbor attack.

3.7 cubic ft. (8 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6953746

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Barnes, Harry Elmer, 1889-1968

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