Papers of Georges F. Doriot, 1917-1985.

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Papers of Georges F. Doriot, 1917-1985.

Correspondence, reports, speeches and lectures, diaries, and photographs pertaining primarily to Doriot's military career in the research and development of equipment and supplies during and after World War II. Documents his work in several positions including his directorship of the Military Planning Division, Office of the Quartermaster General and his postwar work as civilian consultant to the military. Topics include procurement, design and development, standardization, and ratings of military equipment and supplies.

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