Henry H. Arnold collection, 1911-1955.

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Henry H. Arnold collection, 1911-1955.

This collection contains a large amount of original, personal correspondence from General Arnold to his wife, as well as official correspondence from Arnold to his peers. Also of significance within this collection are photographs and albums from various times in General Arnold's career.

6 linear feet

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Arnold, Henry Harley, 1886-1950

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Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold (June 25, 1886 – January 15, 1950) was an American general officer holding the ranks of General of the Army and General of the Air Force. Arnold was an aviation pioneer, Chief of the Air Corps (1938–1941), Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Forces, the only U.S. Air Force general to hold five-star rank, and the only officer to hold a five-star rank in two different U.S. military services. Arnold was also the founder of Project RAND, which evolved into one of the wo...