Pétain (Philippe) papers, 1944-1945

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Philippe Pétain papers
Dates:
1944-1945
Creators:
Pétain, Philippe, 1856-1951 and Pétain, Alphonsine Eugénie, 1877-1962
Abstract:
Statements prepared by P. Pétain in anticipation of his arrest by German authorities in 1944. Includes depositions and photographs, relating to the trial of P. Pétain for treason, at the conclusion of World War II.
Extent:
2 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 envelope (2 Linear Feet)
Language:
French
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Philippe Pétain papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Statements prepared by P. Pétain in anticipation of his arrest by German authorities in 1944. Includes depositions and photographs, relating to the trial of P. Pétain for treason, at the conclusion of World War II.

Biographical / historical:

Marshal and chief of state of France.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-01 16:20:42.086393

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], Philippe Pétain 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