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Title: Wilbur J. Peterkin papers
Date (inclusive): 1943-1994
Collection Number: 76018
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
11 manuscript boxes, 2 envelopes, 1 album box, 3 motion picture film reels, 1 microfilm reel, 2 videotape cassettes, memorabilia,
media
(4.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Diary transcripts, letters, reports, maps, photographs, motion picture film, and memorabilia, relating to Chinese communist
forces and the Japanese occupation of China during World War II. Includes weapons, clothing and equipment used by Chinese
communists during World War II.
Creator:
Peterkin, Wilbur J., 1904-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Boxes 3-4 and OCM4 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1976.
[Identification of item], Wilbur J. Peterkin papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Wilbur Peterkin was a Colonel in the United States Army. He served as the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of the
United States Army Observer Group, more commonly referred to as the Dixie Mission, with Chinese communist forces in Yenan,
China, 1944-1945.
Scope and Content of Collection
Diary transcripts, letters, reports, maps, photographs, motion picture film, and memorabilia, relating to Chinese communist
forces and the Japanese occupation of China during World War II. Includes weapons, clothing and equipment used by Chinese
communists during World War II.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Video tapes
Motion pictures
Communism -- China
Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- China
Guerrillas -- China
United States. Army
United States. Observer Mission to Yenan, 1944-1945