Papers, 1926-1984.

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Papers, 1926-1984.

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This collection contains personal and official papers of Rear Admiral Arthur Maher. In the first series, Orders, 1926-1953, are copies of Maher's orders, assignments to temporary and additional duties, and the attached endorsement sheets. Series II, Correspondence, is largely official correspondence. A small amount of personal mail is present as well. In the Testimony series, 1945-1948, are copies of affidavits given by Maher and transcripts of testimony taken by the Judge Advocate General for the War Crimes Office. Series IV, Miscellaneous, contains copies of the Japanese surrender documents and notes for several of Maher's speeches to various civil organizations about his wartime experiences. In the last series, Publications, are three documents on the USS Houston.

0.25 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7663370

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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