Burhans (Robert D.) papers, 1942-1945

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Summary

Title:
Robert D. Burhans papers
Dates:
1942-1945
Creators:
Burhans, Robert D.
Abstract:
Materials relating to activities of the First Special Service Force ("Devil's Brigade") and the 474th Infantry Regiment during World War II including correspondence, field orders, directives, reports, regulations, handbooks, maps, and photographs. Used as research material for the book by R. D. Burhans,The First Special Service Force: A War History of the North Americans, 1942-1944 (Washington, D.C., 1947).
Extent:
32 manuscript boxes, 5 oversize boxes, 10 envelopes, 11 oversize folders (16.5 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

Materials relating to activities of the First Special Service Force ("Devil's Brigade") and the 474th Infantry Regiment during World War II including correspondence, field orders, directives, reports, regulations, handbooks, maps, and photographs. Used as research material for the book by R. D. Burhans,The First Special Service Force: A War History of the North Americans, 1942-1944 (Washington, D.C., 1947).

Biographical / historical:

Colonel, United States Army; member, First Special Service Force, during World War II.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1971.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-31 14:50:36.436141

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 28-29, FH15, and FH28 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 D. Burhans 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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