Overview of the Edward J. Soares collection

Processed by Hoover Institution Archives Staff.

Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford University

Stanford, California 94305-6010

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Overview of the Edward J. Soares collection

Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford University

Stanford, California

Processed by:: Hoover Institution Archives Staff
Date Completed:: 2009
Encoded by:: Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record by David Sun.

Collection Summary

Title: Edward J. Soares collection

Dates: 1918-1989

Collection Number: 89045

Collector: Soares, Edward J., collector.

Collection Size: 5 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box (2.4 linear feet)

Repository: Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford, California 94305-6010

Abstract: United States Army manuals, maps, charts, and miscellany, relating primarily to United States Army ordnance during World War II. Also includes material relating to postwar military intelligence activities, the military occupation of Germany following both world wars, miscellaneous aspects of both world wars, and post-World War II Soviet tanks.

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives

Languages: In English

Administrative Information

Access

Collection is open for research.

The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible.

Publication Rights

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Edward J. Soares collection, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1989.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid.

Scope and Content of Collection

United States Army manuals, maps, charts, and miscellany, relating primarily to United States Army ordnance during World War II. Also includes material relating to postwar military intelligence activities, the military occupation of Germany following both world wars, miscellaneous aspects of both world wars, and post-World War II Soviet tanks.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

World War, 1914-1918--Miscellanea.

World War, 1939-1945--Maps.

Tanks (Military science)--Soviet Union.

Military government.

World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies.

Military intelligence--United States.

Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1918-1930.

Germany--History--1945-1955.

Soviet Union--Armed Forces.

United States. Army. Ordnance Dept.

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