Podesta (Edward A.) Collection, 1950-1956

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Summary

Title:
Edward A. Podesta collection
Dates:
1950-1956
Creators:
Podesta, Edward A., 1917-1977
Abstract:
This collection contains propaganda leaflets, flyers, and other documents collected by Podesta during his tour of duty as a military historian during the Korean Conflict/War.
Extent:
2.75 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Edward A. Podesta collection. MS 184. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains propaganda leaflets, flyers, and other documents collected by Podesta during his tour of duty as a military historian during the Korean Conflict/War.

Biographical / historical:

Edward S. Podesta (1917-1977) was a military historian for the Army during the Korean Conflict/War.

A native of San Jose, he attended San Jose State and graduated from Stanford. He served in the Army as a lieutenant colonel. An economist and behavioral scientist, he worked for Stanford Research Institute and had participated in field studies of educational sites in Ecuador, Jamaica, West Cameroon, Nigeria, Morocco, Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

He died at home in September 1977.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jane S. Podesta in 1997.
Arrangement:

The leaflets and accompanying translation/explanation sheets are arranged by code number and size.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
UCSC OAC Unit
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-16 13:55:37 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs. Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.

Preferred citation:

Edward A. Podesta collection. MS 184. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547
speccoll@library.ucsc.edu
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