Lansdale, Edward Geary, 1908-1987

Abstract

The collection contains items on the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Correspondence, memorabilia, telegrams, photographs, declassified Army documents, reports, newspapers, journals, manuscripts, teaching materials, and transcripts of interviews are among many things that are a part of this distinctive collection.

Abstract

Materials in this specific collection were created from Dr. Cecil B. Currey's research for a book he wrote on Edward Lansdale. The book is titled "Edward Lansdale: The Unquiet American."

Abstract

The interviews done by Dr. Cecil B. Currey were for his research on a book he was writing on Edward Lansdale. The book is titled "Edward Lansdale: The Unquiet American."

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Currey Archive includes the personal papers and library of Dr. Cecil B. Currey. Most of the items pertain to military history with an emphasis on the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnamese Conflict. Although most of the Currey Archive is in print, other types of media include microfilm, photographs, tapes, slides, artifacts, etc. Correspondence, memoranda, briefing papers, telegrams, officers’ reports, transcripts of interviews,...