Register of the Robert H. Adleman Papers, 1940-1972.

Processed by Ronald M. Bulatoff; machine-readable finding aid created by James Ryan

Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford University

Stanford, California 94305-6010

Phone: (650) 723-3563

Fax: (650) 725-3445

Email: archives@hoover.stanford.edu

Register of the Robert H. Adleman Papers, 1940-1972

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

Processed by:: Ronald M. Bulatoff
Date Completed:: 1972
Encoded by:: James Ryan

Descriptive Summary

Title: Robert H. Adleman Papers,

Date (inclusive): 1940-1972

Collection number: 72075

Creator: Adleman, Robert H., 1919-

Collection Size: 17 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope, 28 phonotape reels (10 linear feet)

Repository: Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford, California 94305-6010

Abstract: Correspondence, questionnaires, transcripts of interviews, drafts of writings, galleys, research notes, phonotapes, photographs, and maps, relating primarily to the First Special Service Force (composed of American and Canadian troops) and its operations in Italy and Southern France during World War II. Used as research material for the books by R. H. Adleman, The Devil's Brigade, Rome Fell Today, and The Champagne Campaign.

Language: English.

Administrative Information

Access

Collection is open for research.

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Robert H. Adleman Papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1972.

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.

Access Points

First Special Service Force.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.

Anzio Beachhead, 1944.

Canada.

United States--Armed Forces.

Biographical Note

1919, May 7	Born, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1937-1939	Student, Rutgers University
1941-1945	U.S. Army Air Forces Received Air Medal and Presidential Unit Citation
1948	LL. B., Temple University
1966	Author, The Devil's Brigade
1968	Author, Rome Fell Today
1969	Author, The Champagne Campaign
1970	Author, The Bloody Benders

Series Description

Box No. 1.

Correspondence, 1945-1970.

Box No. 1-6.

Speeches, Writings, 1966-1970

Box No. 6-16.

Subject File, 1940-1970.

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, reports, interviews, questionnaires, and research notes, arranged alphabetically by subject.

Box No. 16-17.

Clippings. 1940-1970.

Box No. 17.

Miscellaneous.

Container List

CORRESPONDENCE, 1945-1970

Box 1.

Correspondence

SPEECHES, WRITINGS, 1966-1970

Box 1.

"The Devil's Brigade"