William P. Miller papers, 1939-1974

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Summary

Creators:
Miller, William P., 1905-1973
Abstract:
The William P. Miller papers (1939-1974) document United States Army Signal Corps operations in North Africa, Germany, Italy, and France during World War II. Includes a letter, biographical information, motion picture film, photographs, and a Nazi flag. Digital copies of select records also available at https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
Extent:
7 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 5 motion picture film reels (7.1 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William P. Miller papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The William P. Miller papers consist of news clippings, a military order, printed matter, photographs, motion picture film, and a Nazi flag relating to Miller's career with the Sixth Army Group of the United States Army Signal Corps. The collection mainly consists of the photographs and film reels, which depict United States operations in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during World War II. The collection also includes personal papers and printed matter from his civilian position in the insurance business.

Biographical / historical:

William P. Miller served as a lieutenant colonel in command of the United States Army Signal Corps personnel division in the Sixth Army Group during World War II. He was deployed to North Africa, Italy, Corsica, France, and Germany and was awarded six Battle Stars, two Bronze Stars, the Legion of Merit, and Croix de Guerre with Palm.

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 2 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], William P. Miller 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
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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