Benton Weaver Decker papers, 1916-1980

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Summary

Creators:
Decker, Benton Weaver, 1899-
Abstract:
Correspondence, speeches and writings, orders, citations, memorabilia, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to U.S. occupation forces in Japan, and U.S. foreign relations in the Far East.
Extent:
9 manuscript boxes, 2 envelopes (3.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Benton Weaver Decker Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, speeches and writings, orders, citations, memorabilia, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to American occupation forces in Japan, and American foreign relations in the Far East.

Biographical / historical:

Rear admiral, United States Navy; commander, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, 1946-1950.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1974, with additional increments thorough 1983.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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], Benton Weaver Decker 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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