Barksdale Hamlett records, 1950-1975.

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Barksdale Hamlett records, 1950-1975.

The collection consists primarily of the files created and accrued by Barskdale Hamlett during his tenure as president of Norwich University, 1965-1972. An alphabetical content listing of files can be found in the finding aid. Several files pertain to planning for sesquicentennial celebrations. Some of the materials in the collection date back to the presidential tenure of Ernest N. Harmon.

10 boxes (10 linear feet)

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Norwich University

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Norwich University. President (1965-1972 : Hamlett)

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Hamlett, Barksdale, 1908-

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Barksdale Hamlett was born in Kentucky. He entered the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, in 1926 and served in the African and European theaters during World War II as well as in Korea. Hamlett earned the Distinguished Service medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, and the Bronze Star. His final assignment prior to his retirement in 1964, after more than thirty-eight years of service, was as Army Vice-Chief of Staff. He served as president of Norwich Univers...