Register of the Edward Frederick Willis papers
Finding aid prepared by Hiromi Okazawa, Malgosia Szudelski, Ognjen Kovacevic
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Title: Edward Frederick Willis papers
Date (inclusive): 1918-1977
Collection Number: 51000
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
7 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 card file box, 2 microfilm reels
(3.3 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Writings, notes, memoranda, clippings, hearing testimony, printed matter, and microfilm, relating to Herbert Hoover, World
War I relief operations, the blockade of Germany at the end of World War I, and the Bonus March on Washington in 1932.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1951.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Edward Frederick Willis papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
Edward F. Willis (1904-1979) was an American historian, Professor Emeritus of William Paterson College (now University), and
former head of the History Department at Jersey City Junior College, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection consists of book drafts, writings, manuscripts, correspondence, notes, printed matter, one reference records
box, and two microfilm reels relating to the work and career of historian Edward Frederick Willis. Willis's work and research
are related to World War I, with an emphasis on Herbert Hoover and Russian prisoners of war, American relief administration
operations, the Allied Maritime Transport Council, the blockade of Germany, and the Bonus Expeditionary Forces March on Washington
in 1932.
The correspondence series consists of letters related to personal and professional matters. The letters document Willis's
inquiries about materials related to Bonus March, a letter from Herbert Hoover to Luther H. Reichelderfer, letters and copies
of telegrams to Herbert Hoover, and correspondence from General Douglas MacArthur to General Perry, and others. The WWI-related
series spans from 1918-1922 and consists of materials related to research materials related to Herbert Hoover and Feeding
Russian Prisoners of War, the American Relief Administration, activities of AMTC, and the blockade of Germany. The majority
of materials within the collection are related to the Bonus Expeditionary Forces March on Washington 1932; Book drafts, research
materials, notes, writings, and documents related to this topic.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
International relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Blockades
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Germany
United States -- Politics and government -- 1929-1933
World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, Russian
Demonstrations -- Washington (D.C.)
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Bonus Expeditionary Forces
American Relief Administration
Allied Maritime Transport Council
Biographical File
1975-1977
box 1, folder 6
Retirement documents
1975
Scope and Contents
Contains personal document regarding retirement.
box 1, folder 4
Miscellaneous notes
1977
Scope and Contents
Contains notes sent to Ann Willis regarding estate planning and various subjects of research.
box 1, folder 1-3
1919-1971
Scope and Contents
Includes material pertaining inquiries about archival materials on bonus march, a copy of a letter from French Ministry of
Agriculture to Herbert Hoover, inquiries about archival materials on bonus march, a copy of a letter from French Ministry
of Agriculture to Herbert Hoover, a letter from General Douglas MacArthur to General Perry L. Miles (1952). Copy of a letter
from William MacDonald to General MacArthur. Bibliography of Bonus March, a reference list of MacArthur Archives.
box 1, folder 4
1977
Scope and Contents
Contains personal letters and notes
Academic File
1953-1970, undated
Scope and Contents
Notes and writings from 1953-1970 that Willis created while working as a professor.
box 1, folder 7
Lesson Preparation
undated
box 1, folder 8
NYU School of Law Uniform Sales act
1953
box 1, folder 9
NYU School of Law Notes
1955
box 1, folder 10
Table of contents for dissertation "The Image of Herbert Hoover as reflected in the American press" Nelson, Claire E.
undated
box 6, folder 9
Peterson State College staff roster
1970
"Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I, A Study in Diplomacy and Relief, 1918-1919"
1918-1922, undated
Scope and Contents
Contains drafts, writings, research materials, clippings, used in the published manuscript. Contains supplemental materials
related to the blockade of Germany, Russian prisoners, Allied Maritime Transport Council, American Relief Administration,
and miscellaneous topics related to WWI.
box 1, folder 12-14
American Relief Administration (ARA)
1919-1922
box 1, folder 15-16
Allied Maritime Transport Council (AMTC) materials
1918-1919
box 2, folder 1-2
"Hoover and the Blockade of Germany, 1918-1919"
undated
box 2, folder 3
"Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I, A Study in Diplomacy and Relief, 1918-1919"
undated
Scope and Contents
Original proof
box 2, folder 5-9
"Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I"
undated
Scope and Contents
Original draft
box 2, folder 10
"Hoover and American Policy toward the Russian Prisoners of War in Germany, 1917-1919"
undated
Scope and Contents
Typescript chapter draft
box 2, folder 4
Clippings
1918
Scope and Contents
Contains clippings regarding German abuse of prisoners
Bonus March manuscript materials
1932-1964, undated
Arrangement
Primarily arranged by chapters.
Scope and Contents
Contains annotated manuscript drafts, writings, research materials, documents, and clippings related to Bonus March 1932.
box 6
1932
Scope and Contents
Includes police reports, newspaper clippings, Grand Jury testimonies.
box 7
1932
Scope and Contents
Includes investigation documents.
box 8
Reference index cards
undated
Scope and Contents
Contains bibliographic research citations
Printed matter
1932-1974, undated
Articles
1960-1968, undated
box 6, folder 10
"The Public Years," Baruch, Bernard M.
1960
box 7, folder 9-11
"Fundamentals of Reconstruction"
undated
box 7, folder 14
"Civil disorders, Reports and Recommendations"
1968
Newspaper clippings and magazines
1932-1974
box 9
New York Times, section 6
1965 August 1
box 7, folder 6
Random House Historical Issues Series 23
1967
box 7, folder 8
Documents related to Congressional Bill S.2306
1977
