Robert J. Levy papers, 1918-1969, bulk 1943-1946

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Series I. Military Documents

This series consists of correspondence, reports, rosters, and similar documents related to the military operations of the Allied Forces circa 1940s. Much of the documentation centers around the time leading up to and following the liberation of Paris from German forces. The series also contains instructional printed material and first-hand accounts of events written by Levy.


Subseries 1. Administrative Files, 1944-1945

This subseries consists of rosters of French, British, and American officers and of records related to daily military occurrences and events, including daily orders, details of correspondence and reports, troop and supply movements, ceremonies, and personnel issues.



Box 1 Folder 2 Reports, circa 1940s, 1944-1945, undated


Box 1 Folder 6 Daily Orders and Timelines, 1943-1945


Box 1 Folder 9 Officer Rosters, 1944-1945


Subseries 2. Correspondence, circa 1940s, 1944-1945

This subseries consists of long- and short-form correspondence, communiqués, and reports. Most of the correspondence is addressed to and/or from de Gaulle, Eisenhower, and S.H.A.E.F. and dated in the months after the liberation of France (August-November 1944). Many of the documents are labeled "secret" or "restricted."


Box 1 Folder 2 Military Reports, circa 1940s, 1944-1945, undated


Box 1 Folder 3 Messages, circa 1940s, 1944-1945, undated


Subseries 3. Printed Material, circa 1940s, 1943-1944

This subseries contains military instructional guide books. It also contains a provisional edition map of France illustrating "Control of Refugees and Displaced Persons" and two identical company rosters from the Military Government School at Fort Custer, one of which is autographed by classmates and teachers.



Box 2 Folder 3 Instruction and Guide Books, circa 1940s, 1943-1944