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Edwards (Marvin R.) papers
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  • Title: Marvin R. Edwards papers
    Date (inclusive): 1942-2004
    Collection Number: 2008C6
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes (0.8 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Writings, photocopies of military reports, printed matter, and photographs, relating to activities of the 492nd Bomb Group during World War II, especially in support of Office of Strategic Services clandestine operations inside Germany; and to the postwar Malmedy war crimes trial.
    Creator: Edwards, Marvin 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 2008.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Marvin R. Edwards papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical/Historical Note

    Lieutenant, United States Army Air Forces; navigator, 492nd Bomb Group, 1945.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Writings, photocopies of military reports, printed matter, and photographs, relating to activities of the 492nd Bomb Group during World War II, especially in support of Office of Strategic Services clandestine operations inside Germany; and to the postwar Malmedy war crimes trial.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Atrocities
    Secret service -- United States
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service
    Malmedy Trial, Dachau, Germany, 1946
    United States. Office of Strategic Services
    United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Group, 492nd