http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf4f59n6t6 No online items Preliminary Inventory to the Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964. 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: [email protected] © 1998 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Preliminary Inventory to the 68033 1 Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964. Preliminary Inventory to the Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964. 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: [email protected] Encoded by: James Ryan. © 1998 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: Harry Schmidt Papers, Date (inclusive): 1909-1964 Collection Number: 68033 Creator: Schmidt, Harry, 1886-1968. Collection Size: 3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 film reel 1.6 linear feet) Repository: Hoover Institution Archives Stanford, California 94305-6010 Abstract: Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relating to activities of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Language: English. Access Collection open for research. The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Harry Schmidt Papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1968. 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 Socrates at http://library.stanford.edu/webcat . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in Socrates is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid. Biographical Note General Harry Schmidt served as Commanding General of the Fourth Marine Division during the Marshall Islands campaign and the Battle of Saipan, and as Commanding General of the Fifth Amphibious Corps during the battles of Tinian and Iwo Jima, during World War II. During the battle for Iwo Jima, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of the third Distinguished Service Medal for his part in this operation. His citation reads in part, "Against determined enemy resistance and incomparable natural defenses, Major Preliminary Inventory to the 68033 2 Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964. General Schmidt skillfully directed the attack of his troops to capture and occupy this strategic island. He handled the various units under his command with brilliant tactical skill. His sound judgment, distinctive administrative ability and unfailing devotion to duty were vital factors in the success of the entire operation." Following the conclusion of hostilities, the General led the Fifth Corps in the occupation of the Japanese homeland. In 1946, he was ordered back to the United States to assume command of the Marine Training and Replacement Command, San Diego Area, California. He served in that capacity until he retired in 1948, when he was advanced to the four-star rank of General. Scope and Content of Collection Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relatig to activities of the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Access Points United States. Marine Corps--Officers. World War, 1939-1945. World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean. United States--Armed Forces. Box 1, Folder 1 Biographical data Box 1, Folder 2 Correspondence, 1944-1945. Includes article regarding World War II military operations Box 1, Folder 3 Correspondence, 1948-1968 concerning books, articles, and studies of Marine Corps operations in the Pacific during World War II Box 1, Folder 4 Correspondence regarding christening the Iwo Jima, 1959 Box 1, Folder 5 Duty orders, 1909-1947 Box 1, Folder 6 Commendations, 1929-1948 Box 1, Folder 7 Speeches Box 1, Folder 8 Memoranda, 1929-1964 Box 2, Folder 1 Department of the Army and Air Force pamphlets, 1951 Box 2, Folder 2 Five publications regarding Pacific operations, World War II Box , Box 2, Department of the Navy. Four statements of interest to naval commands, 1957-1960 Folder 3 Box 2, Folder 4 Historical material regarding the Marine Corps Box 2, Folder 5 Congressional Record statement, 1951 October 20, about General Schmidt Box 2, Folder 6 Pamphlet, Marine Corps Memorial Foundation, ca. 1954 Box 2, Folder 7 Naval Historical Foundation, list of trustees, 1956 March Box 2, Folder 8 Report on air power, 1950 Box 3-4 Photographs Scope and Content Note Includes photographs of General H. Schmidt, various military personnel, and battles in the Pacific Theatre in World War II Box 3, Folder 1 Command turnover, October 1943 Box 3, Folder 2 Early Army career Box 3, Folder 3 Family photographs, early 1900s Box 3, Folder 4 Flag raising ceremonies, Iwo Jima and Tinian Box 3, Folder 5 Iwo Jima Box 3, Folder 6 Maui Box 3, Folder 7 Military ceremonies Box 3, Folder 8 Military parades Box 3, Folder 9 Miscellaneous groups Box 3, Folder 10 Miscellaneous Box 3, Folder 11 Nagasaki and Sasebo Box 3, Folder 12 Portraits Box 3, Folder 13 Pueget Sound Naval Shipyard, USS Iwo Jima dedication, September 1960 Box 3, Folder 14 Saipan Preliminary Inventory to the 68033 3 Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964. Container List Box 3, Schmidt at official events Folder 15-16 Box 3, Shanghai, Sasebo, and occupation of Japan Folder 17-19 Box 3, Folder 20 Unidentified island Box 4 Album of photographs Box 4 Personal scrapbooks kept by General Schmidt, (two volumes) 1944-1958 Film shelf "To the Shores of Iwo Jima," U.S. Navy training film Preliminary Inventory to the 68033 4 Harry Schmidt Papers, 1909-1964..