The George C. Adams papers, 1944-1986, bulk 1944-1945.

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The George C. Adams papers, 1944-1986, bulk 1944-1945.

Contains: correspondence (1944-1986); psychological warfare leaflets prepared by Psychological Warfare Branch, U.S. Army Forces, Pacific Area, U.S. Office of War Information, Psychological Warfare Team (1944-1945); clippings (1945); newsletters containing pro-allied propaganda (1944-1945).

3 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7018147

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Office of War Information. Psychological Warfare Team

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United States. Army. Forces, Pacific. Psychological Warfare Branch

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The Psychological Warfare Branch of the United States Armed Forces was a military unit that created and distributed propaganda during the Second World War. The Southwest Pacific office, which was located in Australia, dealt with the Phillippines, Japan, Southeast Asia and other nearby areas. They printed millions of propaganda leaflets and had them air-dropped into conflict zones. Many of the leaflets targeted Japanese readers, though some were created for other local civilian popul...

Adams, George Cotton Smith

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Prior to going overseas in World War II, Adams was with the Treasury Dept. preparing war bond posters. Acting Chief, United States Information Service in Manila, Philippines (1946). Free-lance artist, prepared postage stamp art work for Afghanistan (1964). From the description of The George C. Adams papers, 1944-1986, bulk 1944-1945. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 21582815 ...