Witts (David A.) papers, 1918-2002

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Title:: David A. Witts papers
Dates:: 1918-2002
Creators:: Witts, David A., 1920-
Abstract:: Memoir, orders, maps, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to American air operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Includes uniform, survival kit, and flight equipment used by American pilots during World War II.
Extent:: 4 manuscript boxes, 2 cubic foot boxes, 5 oversize boxes, oversize memorabilia (6.0 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], David A. Witts papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Memoir, orders, maps, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to American air operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Includes uniform, survival kit, and flight equipment used by American pilots during World War II.
Biographical / historical:: First lieutenant, United States Army Air Forces; member, 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1995.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
Names:: United States. Army Air Forces. Emergency Rescue Squadron, 2nd

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-11-28 14:48:17.339214

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Restrictions:: Box OCM13 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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.
Terms of access:: For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], David A. Witts papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US