J. Lawton Collins papers, 1923-1979 Jan. 17-1983, undated (bulk 1949-1983).

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J. Lawton Collins papers, 1923-1979 Jan. 17-1983, undated (bulk 1949-1983).

The J. Lawton Collins Papers contains copies of Collins' Senior Officers Oral History Program transcript, and bound books of news clippings from his time as Chief of Staff, Army. It also contains official papers, personal papers and correspondence. In 2010, an additional donation of J. Lawton Collins materials regarding his involvement in the Jaffee Case was added to the papers.

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