The James T. Stewart papers, 1986.

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The James T. Stewart papers, 1986.

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Contains the following type of materials: oral history. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations; Korean War; 1960s; 1970s. Contains information pertaining to the following military unit and organizations: 351st Bomber Group; Air Proving Ground Command; Far East Air Forces; headquarters; United States (US) Air Force. General description of the collection: The James T. Stewartpapers include interviews with Lieutenant General James T. Stewart, US Air Force, retired; highlights include childhood, education, entry into Army Air Corps, experiences as a combat squadron commander, and reflections on the transition of the Army Air Corps to the US Air Force; personal experiences regarding General Curtis LeMay.

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