Overview of the Adolph Suehsdorf papers

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Title: Adolph Suehsdorf papers
Date (inclusive): 1943-1945
Collection Number: 80136
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English, Japanese, Burmese, Kachin, and Shan
Physical Description: 1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: American propaganda leaflets dropped in Burma during World War II and reports relating to psychological warfare activities. Includes declassified records returned to file after February 2016 release by Hoover.
Creator: Suehsdorf, Adolph
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 1980.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Adolph Suehsdorf papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

Forward liaison officer, United States Office of War Information Psychological Warfare Team attached to United States Armed Forces, China-Burma-India Theater.

Scope and Content of Collection

American propaganda leaflets dropped in Burma during World War II and reports relating to psychological warfare activities, some of which detail the process of making the leaflets and how it became more sophisticated as time went on. Includes declassified records returned to file after February 2016 release by Hoover.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Propaganda
Propaganda, American -- Burma
United States. Office of War Information