Overview of the William E. R. Covell papers
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Title: William E. R. Covell papers
Date (inclusive): 1915-1968
Collection Number: 68021
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
5 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder
(4.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, writings, diaries, photographs, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia, relating primarily to American
military operations in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II.
Creator:
Covell, William E. R., 1892-
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 1968.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], William E. R. Covell papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
Major general, United States Army; commanding general, Services of Supply, China-Burma-India Theater, 1943-1945.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, writings, diaries, photographs, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia, relating primarily to American
military operations in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Officers
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- East Asia
United States. Army
United States. Army Service Forces
Material not yet described
box 1
Material not yet described
box 3
Material not yet described
box 4
Material not yet described
box 5
Material not yet described
1939-1975
Scope and Contents
Includes photographs, speeches, correspondence, including with Dwight Eisenhower, pamphlets, and clippings.
box 6
Material not yet described
undated
Scope and Contents
Includes scrapbook, photographs, and correspondence.
os_folder 1
Thank you poster on cardboard
undated
box 7, folder 1
Identification cards
undated
box 7, folder 2
West Point Furlough Book
1915
box 7, folder 3
Original cover for West Point Furlough Book
1915
