Whiting Willauer papers, 1916-1962 (bulk 1941-1955)

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Whiting Willauer papers, 1916-1962 (bulk 1941-1955)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83005184

Consists of papers of Willauer (Princeton Class of 1928) relating mainly to his official, semi-official, and private concerns in China during and after World War II when he was executive secretary (1941-1944) for China Defense Supplies, Inc., which purchased airplanes for Claire Lee Chennault's American Volunteer Group known as the "Flying Tigers;" director (1944-1945) of the Far East branch of the Foreign Economic Administration; and president and vice-chairman of the board of the Civil Air Transport (CAT) company in China, co-founded with Chennault.

4.95 linear ft. (10 boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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