Signal Corps Historians' Collection, 1870-1971 (bulk 1940-1969).

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Signal Corps Historians' Collection, 1870-1971 (bulk 1940-1969).

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General description of the collection: The collecton includes the Signal Corps historians' notes and reference files covering the origin of the Corps during the Civil War until the end of the 20th century. Topics include Signal Corps history, training, organization, missions, evolution, and research in fields such as meteorology, polar exploration, electronics, data processing, telecommunications, photography, and radar. Also present are biographical sketches of Signal Corps personnel, unit histories, and photographs of World War II battle operations.

68 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7759382

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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