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Scope and Contents
Title: Benton Weaver Decker papers
Date (inclusive): 1916-1980
Collection Number: 74102
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
9 manuscript boxes, 2 envelopes
(3.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, speeches and writings, orders, citations, memorabilia, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to U.S.
occupation forces in Japan, and U.S. foreign relations in the Far East.
Creator:
Decker, Benton Weaver, 1899-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
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Acquisition Information
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1974, with additional increments thorough 1983.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Benton Weaver Decker Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical / Historical
Rear admiral, United States Navy; commander, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, 1946-1950.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, speeches and writings, orders, citations, memorabilia, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to American
occupation forces in Japan, and American foreign relations in the Far East.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations
Officers
East Asia -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- East Asia
Japan -- History -- Allied occupation, 1945-1952
United States -- Armed Forces -- Japan
United States. Navy
United States. Naval Base (Yokosuka, Japan)