McMaster (H. R.) papers, 1961-2017

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Summary

Title:
H. R. McMaster papers
Dates:
1961-2017
Creators:
McMaster, H. R., 1962-
Abstract:
Speeches and writings, correspondence, notes, manuals, handbooks, studies, reports, instructional materials, printed matter, audiovisual material, and memorabilia, relating to American tank military operations during the Gulf War of 1991, to American military operations during the Afghan War of 2001 and the Iraq War of 2003, and to military science, American military history, and American military policy. Includes photocopies of declassified military documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, and other research material, used in preparation of the book by H. R. McMaster, Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam (New York, 1997).
Extent:
189 manuscript boxes, 12 oversize boxes, 11 card file boxes, 3 linear feet (107.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], H. R. McMaster papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

Speeches and writings, correspondence, notes, manuals, handbooks, studies, reports, instructional materials, printed matter, audiovisual material, and memorabilia, relating to American tank military operations during the Gulf War of 1991, to American military operations during the Afghan War of 2001 and the Iraq War of 2003, and to military science, American military history, and American military policy. Includes photocopies of declassified military documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, and other research material, used in preparation of the book by H. R. McMaster, Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam (New York, 1997).

Biographical / historical:

Lieutenant general, United States Army; officer, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1990-1991; subsequently director, Army Capabilities Integration Center.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2004.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-21 13:03:47.092066

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], H. R. McMaster 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
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