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Chaplain, USMA, 1938-1941. Memoirs telling of early childhood, education, experiences as chaplain of the United States Military Academy in which he mentions incidence of prejudice against a black cadet, cadet weddings, religious education of cadets. The second part of the memoirs focus on Butt's experiences as a Navy Chaplain in Alaska and New Guinea during the second World War and his return to civilian life. The papers also include Butt's sermons; family genealogy; photographs.

15 items : ill. + photos.

United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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Butt, Holt Fairfield, 1907-1951.

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...