Albert C. Wedemeyer papers, 1899-1988.

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Albert C. Wedemeyer papers, 1899-1988.

Orders, plans, memoranda, reports, correspondence, speeches and writings, clippings, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to Allied strategic planning during World War II, military operations in China, American foreign policy in China, and postwar American politics and foreign relations. Sound use copies of sound recordings available.

141 ms. boxes, 10 oversize boxes, 2 motion picture film reels, 2 albums, 72 envelopes, 19 phonorecords, 1 phonotape cassette, 2 maps, memorabilia.

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