Virginia Cooper Westall Taylor papers, 1918-1992

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Creators:: Taylor, Virginia Cooper Westall, 1921- and Eichelberger, Robert L.
Abstract:: Writings, correspondence, printed matter, photographs, and maps, relating to the American Expeditionary Force to Siberia during the Russian Civil War. Includes a book-length typescript study. Also includes extensive transcripts of reminiscences by General Robert L. Eichelberger, relating to his early military service in Siberia and elsewhere, and to his recollections of General Douglas MacArthur during World War II and the Korean War.
Extent:: 6 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box (2.8 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Virginia Cooper Westall Taylor papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Writings, correspondence, printed matter, photographs, and maps, relating to the American Expeditionary Force to Siberia during the Russian Civil War. Includes a book-length typescript study. Also includes extensive transcripts of reminiscences by General Robert L. Eichelberger, relating to his early military service in Siberia and elsewhere, and to his recollections of General Douglas MacArthur during World War II and the Korean War.
Biographical / historical:: American historian.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2000.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
Korean War, 1950-1953
Names:: United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
Places:: Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920
Siberia (Russia) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Virginia Cooper Westall Taylor papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

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