Preliminary Inventory to the Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964.
machine-readable finding aid created by
James Ryan.
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, California 94305-6010
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© 1998
Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Preliminary Inventory to the Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964.
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Contact Information
- Hoover Institution Archives
- Stanford University
- Stanford, California 94305-6010
- Phone: (650) 723-3563
- Fax: (650) 725-3445
- Email: archives@hoover.stanford.edu
- Encoded by:
- James Ryan.
© 1998 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Harry Schmidt Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1909-1964
Collection Number: 68033
Creator:
Schmidt, Harry, 1886-1968.
Collection Size:
3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 film reel
1.6 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relating to activities of the U.S. Marine Corps
in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection open for research.
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Publication Rights
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Harry Schmidt Papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution
Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1968.
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 Socrates at
http://library.stanford.edu/webcat . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in Socrates is larger than the number of boxes
listed in this finding aid.
Biographical Note
General Harry Schmidt served as Commanding General of the Fourth Marine Division during the Marshall Islands campaign and
the Battle of Saipan, and as Commanding General of the Fifth Amphibious Corps during the battles of Tinian and Iwo Jima, during
World War II.
During the battle for Iwo Jima, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of the third Distinguished Service Medal for his part in
this operation. His citation reads in part, "Against determined enemy resistance and incomparable natural defenses, Major
General Schmidt skillfully directed the attack of his troops to capture and occupy this strategic island. He handled the various
units under his command with brilliant tactical skill. His sound judgment, distinctive administrative ability and unfailing
devotion to duty were vital factors in the success of the entire operation."
Following the conclusion of hostilities, the General led the Fifth Corps in the occupation of the Japanese homeland. In 1946,
he was ordered back to the United States to assume command of the Marine Training and Replacement Command, San Diego Area,
California. He served in that capacity until he retired in 1948, when he was advanced to the four-star rank of General.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relatig to activities of the United States Marine
Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Access Points
United States. Marine Corps--Officers.
World War, 1939-1945.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean.
United States--Armed Forces.
Container List
Box 1, Folder 2
Correspondence, 1944-1945. Includes article regarding World War II military operations
Box 1, Folder 3
Correspondence, 1948-1968 concerning books, articles, and studies of Marine Corps operations in the Pacific during World War
II
Box 1, Folder 4
Correspondence regarding christening the
Iwo Jima, 1959
Box 2, Folder 1
Department of the Army and Air Force pamphlets, 1951
Box 2, Folder 2
Five publications regarding Pacific operations, World War II
Box , Box 2, Folder 3
Department of the Navy. Four statements of interest to naval commands, 1957-1960
Box 2, Folder 4
Historical material regarding the Marine Corps
Box 2, Folder 5
Congressional Record statement, 1951 October 20, about General Schmidt
Box 2, Folder 6
Pamphlet,
Marine Corps Memorial Foundation, ca. 1954
Box 2, Folder 7
Naval Historical Foundation, list of trustees, 1956 March
Box 2, Folder 8
Report on air power, 1950
Box 3-4
Photographs
Scope and Content Note
Includes photographs of General H. Schmidt, various military personnel, and battles in the Pacific Theatre in World War II
Box 3, Folder 1
Command turnover,
October 1943
Box 3, Folder 3
Family photographs,
early 1900s
Box 3, Folder 4
Flag raising ceremonies, Iwo Jima and Tinian
Box 3, Folder 13
Pueget Sound Naval Shipyard, USS Iwo Jima dedication,
September 1960
Box 3, Folder 15-16
Schmidt at official events
Box 3, Folder 17-19
Shanghai, Sasebo, and occupation of Japan
Box 4
Personal scrapbooks kept by General Schmidt, (two volumes)
1944-1958
Film shelf
"To the Shores of Iwo Jima," U.S. Navy training film
