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  • Title: George C. Mora papers
    Date (inclusive): 1943-2001
    Collection Number: 88063
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Diary and reminiscences, relating to conditions in the Santo Tomás and Los Baños Internment Camps during World War II, and to postwar efforts to secure compensation, benefits and recognition for American civilian internees of World War II.
    Creator: Mora, George C., 1925-
    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 1988.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], George C. Mora papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical/Historical Note

    American internee, Santo Tomás and Los Baños Internment Camps, Philippines, 1942-1945; subsequently chairman, Civilian Ex-POW Committee, American Ex-Prisoners of War.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Diary and reminiscences, relating to conditions in the Santo Tomás and Los Baños Internment Camps during World War II, and to postwar efforts to secure compensation, benefits and recognition for American civilian internees of World War II.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Concentration camps -- Philippines
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines
    Philippines -- History -- Japanese occupation, 1942-1945
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Education and the war
    Los Baños Internment Camp
    Santo Tomas Internment Camp (Manila, Philippines)
    American Ex-Prisoners of War, inc