Register of the James A. Code papers

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Title: James A. Code papers

Date (inclusive): 1923-1952

Collection Number: 72055

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope, 1 medal case (1.0 linear_foot)

Abstract: Correspondence, autobiography, reports, memoranda, military orders, citations, and printed matter, relating primarily to the operation of the U.S. Signal Corps, especially during World War II. Includes three Italian government documents relating to Benito Mussolini.

Creator: Code, James A., 1893-1972

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1972.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James A. Code Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biography

1893, January	Born, San Francisco, California
1917	B.S., U.S. Military Academy
1920	M.S., Yale University
1942-1945	Major General, Assistant Chief Signal Officer
1945	Chief Signal Officer, European Theater (France)
1946	Chief Executive, Gary Group Companies

Scope and Content of Collection

James A. Code was also known as James A. Code, Jr.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Italy

Officers

United States. Army

United States. Army. Signal Corps

Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945

Correspondence 1923-1952

box 1

A, B, C

box 1

Adams, A. F.

box 1

Allison, Major General James B.

box 1

Arnold, General H. H.

box 1

Behn, Sosthenes

box 1

Bickelhaupt, Brigadier General Carroll O.

box 1

Borremans, L. (Consul General of Belgium)

box 1

Cassady, P. M.

box 1

Clark, General Mark W.

box 1

Clay, General Lucius D.

box 1

D, E, F, G

box 1

Dobrski, J. A.

box 1

Eisenhower, General Dwight D.

box 1

Gary, Hunter L.

box 1

H, I, J

box 1

Hooper, Rear Admiral Stanley C.

box 1

Jewett, Frank B.

box 1

K, L, M, N

box 1

Leahy, Admiral William D.

box 1

Lenzner, Major General Emil

box 1

Mauborgne, Major General J. O.

box 1

Merlin, General Lucien L.

box 1

Miley, Major General W. M.

box 1

Mitchell, T. H.

box 1

Nicholls, Major General Leslie B.

box 1

O, P, Q, R

box 1

Olmstead, Major General Dawson

box 1

S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

box 1

Sarnoff, David

box 1

Simpson, Major General C. H.

box 1

Sproul, Robert G.

box 1

Stimson, Henry L.

box 1

Warner, Harry M.

box 1

Zanuck, Darryl F.

box 1

Unidentified

Writings

box 1

Holograph manuscript of autobiography

box 1

Typescript manuscript of autobiography

box 2

Published articles about the Signal Corps and communications

box 2

Contribution to the U.S. Army in World War II: Signal Corps, The Outcome

Biographical material

box 2

Who's Who entries and clippings

box 2

Military personal history

box 2

Personal service record

box 2

Civilian personal history

box 2

Genealogy of Code family

box 2

Scrapbook of letters of commendation and appreciation

box 2

Letters of commendation and appreciation

box 2

Military orders and awards

box 2

Reports and memoranda relating to the operation of the Signal Corps 1942-1944

box 2

Miscellaneous printed matter

box 2

Mementos and clippings

box 2

Passport of Galeazzo Ciano dei Conti di Cortellazzo 1935

box 2

Authorization for establishment of a military award, signed by Benito Mussolini April 21, 1943

envelope mA

Election certificate for Benito Mussolini as deputy 1934

Medal collection (21 pieces), includes:

box 10v

Distinguished Service Medal

box 10v

Bronze Star Medal

box 10v

Victory Medal, World War I

box 10v

Pre-Pearl Harbor Medal, Campaign

box 10v

Victory Medal, World War II

box 10v

French Legion of Honor Officer

box 10v

Belgium Order of the Crown, II Class

box 10v

Commemorative Medal, Sons of American Revolution

box 10v

Commemorative Medal, Sons of American Revolution

box 10v

Two sets of Major General's stars

box 10v

One set of Staff Corps insignia

box 10v

Four medal ribbon bars

envelope A

Photographs 1937-1945

Scope and Contents

22 photos of James A. Code as military officer and business executive, Brigadier General Carroll Bickelhaupt in 1945, Signal Corps radio equipment, and the opening of the ROTC telegraphic radio station at the University of California by President Sproul in 1937.