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Title: Alvin H. Scaff papers
Date (inclusive): 1936-1954
Collection Number: 72010
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 4 envelopes
(1.2 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoranda, reports, diaries, photographs, and printed matter, relating to the communist movement in the Philippines, and to
Japanese prison camps in the Philippines during World War II. Used as research material for the book by A. H. Scaff,
The Philippine Answer to Communism (1955)
Creator:
Scaff, Alvin H.
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 1972.
[Identification of item], Alvin H. Scaff Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1914, Dec. 27 | Born, Dallas, Texas |
| 1936 | B.A., University of Texas with highest honors |
| 1940 | B.D., Chicago, Theol. Seminary |
| 1940 | Ordained to ministry Congregationalist Church |
| 1941-45 | Missionary Silliman University, Philippines |
| 1946 | M.A., University of Texas |
| 1946 | Instructor sociology, University of Texas |
| 1953-54 | Fulbright Research grantee, Philippines |
| 1956 | Professor of sociology, Pomona College |
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons
World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines
Prisoners of war
Communism -- Philippines
Hukbong Mapagpalaya ng Bayan (Philippines)