Powers (Iris R.) papers, bulk 1972-1973

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Summary

Title:
Iris R. Powers papers
Dates:
bulk 1972-1973
Creators:
Powers, Iris R.
Abstract:
Transcripts of meetings, correspondence, writings, testimony, and printed matter relating to readjustment of American prisoners of war returning from the Vietnamese War.
Extent:
4 manuscript boxes (1.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

The Repatriation, Rehabilitation, and Readjustment Committee (Triple R)files consist of meeting transcripts, correspondence, writings, testimony, and printed matter accounting the treatment of American POWs (Prisoner of War) and of those missing in action (MIAs). ThePersonal papers file includes photographs, certificates, hearings, presentations, and printed materials on the Triple R Committee and testimonies of American POW experience in Southeast Asia.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1917
Born
1969
Power's son, CWO Lowell S. Powers, reported missing after his plane crashed in Vietnam
1971
National Coordinator of National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia
1972-1973
Chairman of the Repatriation, Rehabilitation and Readjustment (Triple R) Committee
1971
Consultant to the Center for Prisoner of War Studies regarding family matters
1997
Died
1970-1971
Consultant to the Department of the Army
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1983.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Danielle Lopez and Tess McCarthy
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-23 09:45:03.117936

Access and use

Restrictions:

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], Iris R. Powers papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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