Robert L. Eichelberger Papers, 1728-1984 (bulk 1942-1949).

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Robert L. Eichelberger Papers, 1728-1984 (bulk 1942-1949).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19406113

Diaries, correspondence, military papers, writings and speeches, pictures, scrapbooks, printed material, clippings, memorabilia, and audiovisual material chiefly relating to Eichelberger's military career. Prominently highlighted is his participation as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia (1918-1920); the military campaigns he led in New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II (1942-1945); and the post-war period when he commanded all ground occupation troops in Japan (1945-1948). The extensive Pictures Series documents the events of Eichelberger's career mentioned above. Additionally, there are several photographs of Winston Churchill, who came to Fort Jackson, S.C. in 1942 to view the 77th Army Division commanded by Eichelberger. There are also several photographs of Eleanor Roosevelt, when she came to Australia in 1943 to visit the troops, and several of Douglas MacArthur. The bulk of the personal correspondence (1942-1945) was written by Eichelberger to his wife, Emma Gudger Eichelberger, in which he described fighting in the Pacific as well as the difficulties of jungle life. In his dictations after the war, Eichelberger reflected upon his career and various people, including Generals Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Robert C. Richardson.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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