Overview of the George C. Mora papers

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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

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Use

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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

box 1

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box 2

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