The John V. Schmidt papers, 1942-1945.

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The John V. Schmidt papers, 1942-1945.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, official papers, clippings, memorabilia. Contains information pertaining to the following war: World War II -- US, -- Western Hemisphere. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 582nd Technical School Squadron; 40th Technical School Squadron; 32nd Transport Squadron; Squadron C, Station Number 2; Station Number 3; Squadron B, 1152nd Army Air Force Base Unit. General description of the collection: John V. Schmidt papers include letters home from basic training and technical schools, then from Army Air Force bases in Brazil: Natal (APO 604), PICI/Fort Alexa (APO 619), Paramirim Field (APO 643); these were refueling stops for bombers and transports ferried across to the African Theater, Rio De Janeiro; culture.

1 box.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army Air Forces

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The Army Air Forces War Adjustment Course was established in 1944 at several locations in the U.S., one of which was Harvard Business School. The HBS program involved eight weeks of training in the business of contract terminations, cutbacks, and property disposal necessitated by changes in Army Air Forces tactical requirements. Approximately 4,200 officers received instruction throughout the country, about one sixth of them at HBS. The goal of the program was to train men for participation in t...

Schmidt, John M., 1918-

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