Preliminary inventory of the Karl R. Bendetsen papers

Finding aid prepared by Linda Bernard; revised by Dale Reed

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

434 Galvez Mall

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003

hoover-library-archives@stanford.edu

URL: http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives

Title: Karl R. Bendetsen papers

Date (inclusive): 1917-1989

Collection Number: 75100

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 718 manuscript boxes, 9 oversize boxes, 2 album boxes, 2 motion picture film reels, 6 sound cassettes, 1 videotape cassette, 1 framed certificate (315.3 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Correspondence, memoranda, reports, speeches, studies, interview transcripts, minutes, statements, orders, printed matter, scrapbooks, and audiovisual materials relating to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, American military organization and military policy during World War II and the Korean War, subsequent American defense policy, the Strategic Defense Initiative, American foreign policy, and the Champion International Corporation. Digital copies of select records also available at https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.

Creator: Bendetsen, Karl R.

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Box 391 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.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1975.

Preferred Citation

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

Alternate Forms Available

Digital copies of select records also available at https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.

Biographical Note

American business executive; assistant and under secretary of the Army, 1950-1952; special United States representative to West Germany, 1956; special ambassador to the Philippines, 1956; chairman, Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Defense, 1962; president and chairman of the board, Champion International Corporation, 1952-1973.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, speeches, studies, interview transcripts, minutes, statements, orders, printed matter, scrapbooks, and audiovisual materials relating to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, American military organization and military policy during World War II and the Korean War, subsequent American defense policy, the Strategic Defense Initiative, American foreign policy, and the Champion International Corporation.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Audiotapes

Video tapes

Motion pictures

Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945

World War, 1939-1945 -- United States

Korean War, 1950-1953

United States -- Military policy

United States -- Defenses

Strategic Defense Initiative

United States. Army

United States. Department of Defense

Champion International Corporation

U.S. Army 1940-1946

Scope and Contents note

Contains army officer papers, including material relating to relocation of Japanese Americans and declassified records returned to the collection in May and September of 2011.

box 391

Army uniform pins, belt buckle, and 1 burned volume 1940-1946

Access

Box 391 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.

box 554

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 555

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 556

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 557

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 558

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 559

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 565

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 566

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 608

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 609

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 610

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 611

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 612

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 621

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 627

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 632

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 643

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 683

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 684

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 717

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 718

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 719

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 720

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 725

Army officer papers 1940-1946

box 726

Army officer papers 1940-1946

online digital

2011 release of declassified government records 1920-1943

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Scope and Contents note

The May 2011 declassified records release consists of the plan for Operation Rankin, August 1943 (originals in box 684). The September 2011 declassified records release consists of the plan for Operation Overlord, 30 July 1943.

box 486

Oral history interview 1972

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation.

box 613

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box 614

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box 620

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box 628

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box 629

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box 630

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box 631

Retrospective materials 1980s

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Japanese American relocation and reparations proposals. Includes hearing transcripts.

box MC13

Sound recording

Physical Description: 1 compact sound cassette.

box 595

Management counsel 1946-1948

box 685

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 693

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 694

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 695

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 696

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 697

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 698

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 699

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 700

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 703

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 704

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 705

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

box 721

U.S. Department of Defense 1948-1952

Scope and Contents note

Includes papers as assistant and under secretary of the Army. Box 721 contains oversize material.

U.S. Department of Defense photographs 1948-1952

box 722

Oversize photographs

Scope and Contents

Includes inscribed photographs

box 727

Undescribed photographs

box StillNegPos Box 4

Negatives

box 656

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 657

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 658

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 659

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 660

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 661

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 662

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.

box 668

Panama Canal Company 1952-1954

Scope and Contents noteScope and Contents note

Contains papers from when Bendetsen served as member of the Board of Directors.