John P. McKnight papers, 1924-1945

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Summary

Creators:
McKnight, John P.
Abstract:
Contains reports, notes, orders, proclamations, and photographs, relating to American military operations in Italy and France during World War II, and especially to activities of the Fifth Corps (V Corps) in Normandy following the D-Day landings.
Extent:
2 manuscript boxes and 1 oversize file (0.9 Linear Feet)
Language:
French
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John P. McKnight papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The John P. McKnight papers consist of reports, notes, orders, proclamations, and photographs, relating to American military operations in Italy and France during World War II, and especially to activities of the Fifth Corps (V Corps) in Normandy following the D-Day landings. The collection presents documents relating to organization and performance of the United States Army Fifth (V) Corps as well as some information about McKnight's personal life.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1929
AB degree
1931
Earned LL.B degree, University of Nebraska
1931-1941
Engaged in general practice of law and owning and running a business
1941
Entered U.S. Army as reserve officer
1943
Engaged in combat as War Department representative with Fifth Army for invasion landing at Salerno, Italy
1944
Engaged in combat as War Department representative with First Army for invasion of France and Normandy campaign
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1981.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John P. McKnight papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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