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"Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Government...", Tokyo, Philippines, 1945 September 2-3

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection includes newspapers, photographs, letters, certificate, and map from Gilbert Hutton in the Pacific front during World War II ranging from 1944 to 1953 regarding military life. Three copies of the "Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Government and the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters" to the United States Army and Allied Forces in Tokyo, Japan and the Philippines on September 2-3, 1945 are included in the collection. There are also six 16 mm film reels he made or obtained concerning places and events in Indiana after returning there upon the end of the war.

Dates

  • 1944-1953, undated

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box; 2 large oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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