Overview of the Marvin R. Edwards papers, 1942-2004

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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

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Use

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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

 

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