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Parker (David B.) papers
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  • Title: David B. Parker papers
    Date (inclusive): 1942-1967
    Collection Number: 2007C58
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 5 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 cubic foot box (3.8 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Writings, correspondence, reports, orders, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to American military engineering operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II, the atomic bombing of Japan, and General Douglas MacArthur.
    Creator: Parker, David B., -1980
    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 2007.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], David B. Parker papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical/Historical Note

    Major general, United States Army Corps of Engineers; commanding officer, 1913th Engineer Aviation Battalion, during World War II.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Writings, correspondence, reports, orders, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to American military engineering operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II, the atomic bombing of Japan, and General Douglas MacArthur.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
    Officers
    Atomic bomb
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Engineering and construction
    United States. Army
    MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
    United States. Army. Engineer Aviation Battalion, 1913th