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Title: William P. Miller papers
Date (inclusive): 1939-1974
Collection Number: 77074
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
7 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 5 motion picture film reels
(7.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The William P. Miller papers (1939-1974) document United States Army Signal Corps operations in North Africa, Germany, Italy,
and France during World War II. Includes a letter, biographical information, motion picture film, photographs, and a Nazi
flag. Digital copies of select records also available at
https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
Creator:
Miller, William P., 1905-1973
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Box 2 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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1977.
[Identification of item], William P. Miller papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Digital copies of select records also available at
https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
William P. Miller served as a lieutenant colonel in command of the United States Army Signal Corps personnel division in the
Sixth Army Group during World War II. He was deployed to North Africa, Italy, Corsica, France, and Germany and was awarded
six Battle Stars, two Bronze Stars, the Legion of Merit, and Croix de Guerre with Palm.
Scope and Content of Collection
The William P. Miller papers consist of news clippings, a military order, printed matter, photographs, motion picture film,
and a Nazi flag relating to Miller's career with the Sixth Army Group of the United States Army Signal Corps. The collection
mainly consists of the photographs and film reels, which depict United States operations in North Africa, Italy, France, and
Germany during World War II. The collection also includes personal papers and printed matter from his civilian position in
the insurance business.
Dachau (Concentration camp) miscellaneous records, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Motion pictures
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pictorial works
United States. Army. Signal Corps