The papers relate to the German army between World Wars I and II, national socialism in Germany, American military intelligence activities before and during World War II, and postwar American military policy. It is comprised of correspondence, memoirs, diaries, speeches and writings, intelligence reports, service records, printed matter, personal documents, photographs, and postcards. Includes papers of Katharine Alling Hollister Smith, wife of Truman Smith, and other family papers. In part, photocopies.

27 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 4 microfilm reels 12 linear feet)

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.

Collection open for research.