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  • Title: James Thomas Watkins papers
    Date (inclusive): 1927-1970
    Collection Number: 71040
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 25 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 2 envelopes, 6 microfilm reel, 1 phonorecord, 1 framed painting (12.2 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Writings, reports, memoranda, orders, correspondence, printed matter, and photographs, relating to American military administration of Okinawa immediately after World War II. Entire collection also on microfilm (36 reels).
    Creator: Watkins, James T. (James Thomas), 1907-
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    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 1971.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], James Thomas Watkins Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical Note

    American political scientist; lieutenant commander, United States Navy; political affairs officer, United States Military Government, Okinawa, 1945-1946.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Writings, reports, memoranda, orders, correspondence, printed matter, and photographs, relating to American military administration of Okinawa immediately after World War II. Entire collection also on microfilm (36 reels).

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Sound recordings
    Military government
    Paintings
    Okinawa Island (Japan)
    Japan -- History -- Allied occupation, 1945-1952
    Ryukyu Islands -- History
    United States. Navy