Frederick L. Anderson papers, 1917-1947

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Summary

Creators:
Anderson, Frederick L., 1905-1969
Abstract:
Correspondence, diaries, memoranda, reports, studies, notes, manuals, printed matter, motion picture film, photographs, and memorabilia relating primarily to Allied aerial bombardment strategy, tactics, and operations in Europe during World War II.
Extent:
107 manuscript boxes, 12 oversize boxes, 17 oversize binders, 1 album box, 28 envelopes, 25 motion picture film reels (55.1 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Frederick L. Anderson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, diaries, memoranda, reports, studies, notes, manuals, printed matter, motion picture film, photographs, and memorabilia relating primarily to Allied aerial bombardment strategy, tactics, and operations in Europe during World War II.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1905 October 4
Born, Kingston, New York
1928
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant
Graduated, U.S. Military Academy
1929
Served in the Philippines, Hamilton Field, Lowry Field and Washington
Received wings
Graduated from Kelly Field and Brooks Field
1931
Transferred to bombardment aviation
1940
Selected to start first Bombardier's Instructor School
Operations officer, 7th Bombardment Group
1941
Sent to England
Head of Bombardment Tactics Board
1942
Representative of General Arnold on bombardment matters in Northern Africa and England
Deputy Director of Bombardment, Washington, D.C.
1943
Promoted to Major General
Commander, Fortress Wing in United Kingdom
1943-1944
Commanding General, VIII Bomber Command, England
1944-1945
Deputy Commanding General for Operations, U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe
1945-1947
Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Personnel
1947
Retired from the U.S. Air Force
1952-1953
Deputy United States Special Representative in Europe, with rank of ambassador
1969 March 2
Died, Houston, Texas
Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1975.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Frederick L. Anderson 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:
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hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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