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Schwien (Edwin E.) miscellaneous papers
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  • Title: Edwin E. Schwien miscellaneous papers
    Date (inclusive): 1952
    Collection Number: 77010
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Memorandum relating to the warning by E. E. Schwien of the impending German attack in the Battle of the Bulge; and two letters, from Major General H. R. Vaughan, military aide to the president, and from President Harry Truman. Photocopy.
    Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
    Creator: Schwien, Edwin E.
    Creator: Vaughan, H. R.
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    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.

    Use

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

    Acquisition Information

    Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1977.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Edwin E. Schwien miscellaneous papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical/Historical Note

    Brigadier general, United States Army; liaison officer with French forces, 1944-1945.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Memorandum relating to the warning by E. E. Schwien of the impending German attack in the Battle of the Bulge; and two letters, from Major General H. R. Vaughan, military aide to the president, and from President Harry Truman. Photocopy.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Officers
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France
    Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
    United States. Army