Caraway (Paul W.) papers, 1953-1964

Summary

Title:

Paul Wyatt Caraway papers

Dates:

1953-1964

Creators:

Caraway, Paul W. (Paul Wyatt), 1905-

Abstract:

Itineraries, schedules, printed matter, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to U.S. forces stationed in Japan and the Ryukyus, and to the visit of Vice President Richard M. Nixon to Asia and the Pacific in 1953.

Extent:

6 manuscript boxes (2.5 Linear Feet)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paul Wyatt Caraway Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of documents created and accumulated by the former United States High Commissioner of the Ryukyuan Islands, Lt. Gen. Paul W. Caraway. It contains itineraries, schedules, printed matter, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to U.S. forces stationed in Japan and the Ryukyus, and to the visit of Vice President Richard M. Nixon to Asia and the Pacific in 1953. Includes photographic copies of certificates and letters of appreciation presented by Ryukyuan government and civic organizations to Caraway. Includes photographs, documents, and maps.

Acquisition information:

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1976.

Physical location:

Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Officers

Names:

United States. Army
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994

Places:

United States -- Armed Forces -- Japan -- Ryukyu Islands

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

Date Encoded:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-06-01 13:39:41.599513

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], Paul Wyatt Caraway Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:

Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US

Contact:

(650) 723-3563

hooverarchives@stanford.edu

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