The Ralph E. Pearson papers, 1943-1990.

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The Ralph E. Pearson papers, 1943-1990.

Contains the following types of materials: diaries; official papers; clippings; press releases. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- United States (U.S.); Post WWII Occupation -- Austria; Korean War; 1980s; 1990s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Civil Affairs Training School; 80th Infantry Division; Office of the Provost Marshall, Korean Base Command; Inchon Press Center; United Nations Command Repatriation Group; Public Information Office; Headquarters, Pusan Military Post; 8202nd Army Unit, Korean Military Advisory Group (KMAG); KMAG Provost Marshall Advisory Section. General description of the collection: Ralph E. Pearson papers include officer's papers, Korean war prisoner of war (POW) exchanges; operations Little Switch, Big Switch, repatriate; Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission; Custodian Force India; Explanations; Korean society; General William F. Dean; armistice; Lieutenant General K.S. Thimayya; Panmunjom; WWII academic papers from Civil Affairs Class; recovery of art and treasures-Austria.

6 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7586744

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Pearson, Ralph Emerson, 1904-

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Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission

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United States. Army

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