Papers, 1937-1959 (bulk 1943-1945).

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Papers, 1937-1959 (bulk 1943-1945).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191917705

This collection relates primarily to Bud Stewart's service in the Pacific during and after World War II. Included are unsigned proofs, some with edit marks, of the Japanese surrender document; anti-Japanese propaganda leaflets, urging Japanese soldiers to surrender; and maps of Japan and the Philipines. Also present are guides to Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and New Guinea, which were apparently distributed to occupying troops to provide background information on the history and culture of these countries. Copies of newspapers distributed to American troops are also included.

ca. 110 items.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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Stewart, Bud, 1952-

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Biographical note: Manlius Rupert "Bud" Stewart served twenty-two years in the Army Corps of Engineers. He was involved in the construction of the Al-Can Highway. He commanded the 1680th Engineer Intelligence Division and was part of the occupation authority in Japan after World War II. From the description of Papers, 1937-1959 (bulk 1943-1945). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917705 ...

United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an engineer formation of the United States Army that has three primary mission areas: engineer regiment, military construction, and civil works. The day-to-day activities of the three mission areas are administered by a lieutenant general known as the commanding general/chief of engineers. The chief of engineers commands the engineer regiment, composed of combat engineer army units, and answers directly to the chief of staff of the army. Comba...