The William H. Wilbur papers, 1914-1964.

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The William H. Wilbur papers, 1914-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47902873

Contains the following types of materials: personnel documents, organizational documents, clippings, newspapers, magazines, reports, manuals, maps, photos World War I (WWI), press releases. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: World I, World War II (WWII). General description of the collection: The William H. Wilbur papers include collection of Brigadier General Wilbur's personal papers somewhat reflective of his career between West Point graduation in 1912, and his retirement in 1947. The collection is heavy on strategic studies of various countries for various time periods, not relative to his assignments, otherwise. Some of these relate to: Iran, 1952-1953; Russia, 1935, 1955 and 1961; Pearl Harbor post mortem report, etc.

6 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7586424

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Wilbur, William H. (William Hale), 1888-1979

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William Hale Wilbur was born September 24, 1888, in Palmer, Massachusetts. After high school he briefly attended Haverford College and eventually entered West Point. Upon graduation he held different posts, including Panama, before becoming an instructor at West Point. After three years at West Point he taught and studied at various military schools, including the prestigious Army War College. In 1923 he married Laura G. Schiefflen. Wilbur worked closely with General George S. Patton in 1942 to ...