Guide to the James M. Smith World War II Maps and Documents Collection, 1940-1945

Collection Number MC 11

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Collection Information

Abstract:

Contains various maps of the European and Pacific Theaters in English, German, and Italian used by U.S. soldiers during World War II.

James M. Smith was an NCSU alumnus who served in World War II.

Contact Information:
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Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 April 19
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Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 April 19

Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Smith, James M.

Title

James M. Smith World War II Maps and Documents Collection, 1940-1945

Call Number

MC 11

Extent

4 linear feet, 1 half box + 1 map folder

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

Gift of James M. Smith, 2002 (Accn. no. 2002-0026).
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James M. Smith World War II Maps and Documents Collection, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Proccessing Information

Processed by Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 April 19

Encoded by Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 April 19

Historical Note


James M. Smith was an NCSU alumnus who fought in World War II.

Scope and Content Note


Contains various maps of the European and Pacific Theaters in English, German, and Italian used by U.S. soldiers during World War II.

Organization of the Collection


This collection is arranged by type of document.

Online Catalog Terms


The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Individuals

  • Smith, James M.

Topics

  • World War, 1939-1945

Genre

  • Maps

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Nordwest-Frankreiche Stadtdurchfahrtpläne. Berlin, 1940
    Contains maps.

    [MC 11 Half Box 1]
  • Unit history of the 3053rd Engineer Combat battalion, U.S. Army, ca. 1945 [MC 11 Half Box 1, Folder 2]
  • Maps of the European and Pacific Theaters during World War II, 1940-1945
    Contains maps - some commercial, some created by the military - used by U.S. soldiers in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. Several of the documents were originally classified or restricted documents during the course of the war.

    [MC 11 Map Folder 1]