Robert Milchrist Cannon papers, 1931-1974

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Cannon, Robert M. (Robert Mylchrist), 1901-1976
Abstract:
Orders, correspondence, speeches, clippings, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II, and to American military relations with Turkey and the Philippines, 1951-1955.
Extent:
5 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 3 envelopes, 1 oversize folder (3.9 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and Turkish
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert Milchrist Cannon papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Orders, correspondence, speeches, clippings, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II, and to American military relations with Turkey and the Philippines, 1951-1955.

Biographical / historical:

Lieutenant general, United States Army; chief of staff, Northern Combat Area Command, China-Burma-India Theater, 1944-1945; commanding general, Sixth Army, 1959-1961.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1977.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 7 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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert Milchrist Cannon papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563