Guide to the Brown University Dean's Military files
, circa 1943-1944
John Hay Library
, Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2013
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Brown University Dean's Military files |
| Date range: |
circa 1943-1944 |
| Creator: |
Brown University. Office of the Dean of the College. |
| Extent: |
4.0 Linear feet
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| Abstract: |
The collection comprises the College Dean's records from World War II (1943-1944) and documents military training and programming on the campus of Brown University. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces is represented in the materials, though the Army and Navy predominate, with notably less documentation related to the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. The materials include files on Selective Services, the Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC), and the Enlisted Reserve Corps. |
| Language of materials: |
English
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| Repository: |
John Hay Library
, Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
OF.1CA.2 |
Scope & content
The collection comprises the Dean's records from World War II and document military training and programming on the campus of Brown University. Each of the branches of the United States Armed Forces is represented in the materials though the Army and Navy predominate, with notably less documentation related to the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. The materials include files on Selective Services, the Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC), and the Enlisted Reserve Corps.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The Dean's Military files are arranged in alphabetical order by name and topic.
Historical note
The Office of the Dean of the College includes deans and program directors who oversee all aspects of the undergraduate academic experience at Brown. During World War II this included oversight of military education and training. In particular, the Dean's office was involved in the establishment and coordination of programs aligned with the each of the arms of the United States military.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Dean's Military Files, OF.1CA.2, Brown University Archives. |
| Contact information: |
John Hay Library
, Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Brown University Library staff |
| Encoding: |
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
2013 January 25 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
| Sponsor: |
Processing funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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AAFTTC (Outlines)
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| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Air Forces
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| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Agricultural part of the war program
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| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Army Institute
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| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Army Institute
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| Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Army Institute
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| Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Army - Navy Plan
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| Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Army - Navy Program
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| Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Army Specialized Training
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| Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Army Specialized Training Program
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| Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Army Specialized Training Program
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| Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Aviation
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| Box 1, Folder 15 |
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The Brown Newsletter
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| Box 1, Folder 16 |
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The Brownian Movement
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| Box 2, Folder 17 |
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Bureau of Naval Personnel
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| Box 2, Folder 19 |
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Civilian Defense
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| Box 2, Folder 18 |
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(U.S.) Civil Service Commission
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| Box 2, Folder 20 |
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College Enlistment Procedure
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| Box 2, Folder 21 |
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(U.S.) Coast Guard
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| Box 2, Folder 23 |
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Critical Shortages
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| Box 2, Folder 24 |
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Enlisted Reserve Corps
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| Box 2, Folder 25 |
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Enlisted Reserve Corps
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| Box 2, Folder 26 |
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Enlisted Reserve Corps Club
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| Box 2, Folder 27 |
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Enlisted Reserve Corp - Lists and Lecture
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| Box 2, Folder 28 |
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E.R.C. Rejections
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| Box 2, Folder 29 |
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E.S.M.W.T.
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| Box 2, Folder 30 |
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E.S.M.W.T.
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| Box 2, Folder 31 |
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Federal Support of Education
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| Box 2, Folder 32 |
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First Service Command
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| Box 2, Folder 33 |
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Grout. Publications
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| Box 2, Folder 34 |
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Higher Education and the War - Baltimore Conference, etc
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| Box 2, Folder 35 |
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Inflation Control
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| Box 2, Folder 36 |
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Joint Services College Procurement Committee
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| Box 2, Folder 37 |
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Language - Special Studies
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| Box 2, Folder 38 |
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Letters to Undergraduates
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| Box 2, Folder 39 |
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Manual on Student Military Service
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| Box 3, Folder 40 |
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Marine Corps
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| Box 3, Folder 41 |
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Memoranda
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| Box 3, Folder 42 |
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Meteorology
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| Box 3, Folder 43 |
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Meteorology - Academic Credit
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| Box 3, Folder 44 |
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Meteorology - Calendars
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| Box 3, Folder 45 |
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Meteorology - Eliminations and Transfers
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| Box 3, Folder 46 |
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Meteorology - English Assignments
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| Box 3, Folder 47 |
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Meteorology - Examinations
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| Box 3, Folder 48 |
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Meteorology - Grades
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| Box 3, Folder 49 |
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Meteorology - Graduation Exercises
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| Box 3, Folder 50 |
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Meteorology - Instructors
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| Box 3, Folder 51 |
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Meteorology - Miscellaneous
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| Box 3, Folder 52 |
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Meteorology - Special Army-Sponsored Training Program
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| Box 3, Folder 53 |
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Meteorology - Telegrams
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| Box 3, Folder 53A |
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Military
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| Box 3, Folder 54 |
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Military Service Information
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| Box 3, Folder 55 |
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National Defense (Bulletins)
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| Box 4, Folder 56 |
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National Defense Training Courses
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| Box 4, Folder 57 |
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National Institute on Education and the War
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| Box 4, Folder 58 |
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National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel
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| Box 4, Folder 59 |
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National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel
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| Box 4, Folder 60 |
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Naval Aviation
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| Box 4, Folder 61 |
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Naval Officer Procurement
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| Box 4, Folder 62 |
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Naval Officer Procurement
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| Box 4, Folder 63 |
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Naval Reserve Midshipman's School
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| Box 4, Folder 64 |
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Naval ROTC
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| Box 4, Folder 65 |
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Naval ROTC
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| Box 4, Folder 66 |
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Naval ROTC Releases
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| Box 4, Folder 67 |
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Chaplain Corps (Navy)
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| Box 4, Folder 68 |
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Navy College Training Program
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| Box 4, Folder 69 |
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Navy College Training Program
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| Box 4, Folder 70 |
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Navy HV (P)
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| Box 4, Folder 71 |
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Navy Probationary Ensignships
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| Box 4, Folder 72 |
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Navy SC*V (P)
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| Box 4, Folder 73 |
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Navy V-1
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| Box 4, Folder 74 |
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Navy V-1 Authorized Program
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| Box 4, Folder 75 |
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Navy V-5
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| Box 4, Folder 77 |
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Navy V-7
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| Box 5, Folder 78 |
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Navy V-12
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| Box 5, Folder 79 |
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V-12 Bulletins
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| Box 5, Folder 80 |
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V-12 Instructors Letters Regarding Students with Low Grades
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| Box 5, Folder 81 |
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V-12 Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental
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| Box 5, Folder 82 |
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V-12 Lists of All Kinds
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| Box 5, Folder 83 |
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V-12 Lists of Unsatisfactory Grades - 12/43
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| Box 5, Folder 84 |
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V-12 Mimeographed Outlines, etc.
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| Box 5, Folder 85 |
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V-12 Miscellaneous - September 1, -
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| Box 6, Folder 86 |
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V-12 Miscellaneous - July 1 - August 31, 1943
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| Box 6, Folder 87 |
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V-12 Miscellaneous - January 1, 1944
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| Box 6, Folder 88 |
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Orders from Capt. Briggs (Posted for V-12 Men)
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| Box 6, Folder 89 |
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(U.S.) Office of Education
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| Box 6, Folder 90 |
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Pre-Induction Training
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| Box 6, Folder 91 |
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Pre-Medical
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| Box 6, Folder 92 |
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Pre-Medical Students
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| Box 6, Folder 93 |
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Pre-Meteorological Training Committee
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| Box 6, Folder 94 |
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Pre-Meteorology Training Committee
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| Box 6, Folder 95 |
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Pre-Meteorology Testing Program
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| Box 6, Folder 96 |
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Probationary Ensigns
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| Box 6, Folder 97 |
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Publicity: Radio Releases - Recruiting Releases
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| Box 6, Folder 98 |
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Radio School
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| Box 6, Folder 99 |
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Recruiting and Induction
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| Box 6, Folder 100 |
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Salvage Plans
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| Box 6, Folder 101 |
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Selective Service
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| Box 7, Folder 102 |
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Selective Service
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| Box 7, Folder 103 |
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Selective Service
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| Box 7, Folder 104 |
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Selective Service - Draft Board Letters
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| Box 7, Folder 105 |
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Selective Service: JWL - Roster Quota Procedure 2/15/44
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| Box 7, Folder 106 |
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Selective Service: JWL - Roster Quota Procedure 2/15/44(2)
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| Box 7, Folder 107 |
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Signal Corps
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| Box 7, Folder 108 |
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Signal Corps - Cryptanalysis
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| Box 7, Folder 109 |
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Special Projects
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| Box 7, Folder 110 |
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Student Questionnaires
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| Box 7, Folder 111 |
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Summary of Military File
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| Box 7, Folder 112 |
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War Information Committee
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| Box 7, Folder 113 |
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War Service Opportunities
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| Box 8, Folder 114 |
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Coordinated Procurement Plan
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| Box 8, Folder 115 |
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War Service Opportunities - Discards
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| Box 8, Folder 116 |
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War Training Courses
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