The George J. Richards papers, 1919-1947.

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The George J. Richards papers, 1919-1947.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49571446

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, personnel documents, awards / certificates, clippings, newspapers, magazines, reports / studies, books / manuals, leaflets / brochures, diary / journal, maps / charts, oral histories, ephemera, congressional record, diploma. Contains information pertaining to World War II (WWII). General description of the collection: The George J. Richards papers include general officer's papers, a large collection of the papers of Major General George J. Richards. His principal service was with the Corps of Engineers. Many of the papers deal with his course work at Command and General Staff College, the Army War College and the Naval War College all during the 1930s. He taught mathematics at West Point and was comptroller of the Army. His final assignments were as special assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army. Included are many bound reports and studies on a number of engineer and chemical warfare subjects. Includes a testimonial signed by Omar Bradley.

30 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7610106

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