Papers, 1934-1955.

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Papers, 1934-1955.

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This collection contains the papers of Commander Horace C. Laird. There are two series in the collection. Series I, Correspondence, consists largely of official correspondence, and includes orders and endorsements, leave requests, assignments to temporary additional duty, and other official communications. The Correspondence is arranged chronologically. In Series II are invitations to Laird and his wife to various receptions and official functions. Among the events are a reception following the coronation of King Hussein of Jordan, a reception by the ChargeĢ d'Affairs of China, and the 4th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam. The invitations are in chronological order.

0.25 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7639088

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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