Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992 Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated March 16, 1944. Related to a change in duty.

GLC09930.01

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 6, 1944. Related to a change in duty.

GLC09930.02

[Notice of arrival]

One postcard that alerts doctors that a patient arrive by air from abroad in case of an infections disease. The postcard has been filled out with an entry location of "London (Croydon) Airport, Surrey" and is dated May 20, 1944.

GLC09930.03

to unnamed Lieutenant [in French]

One unaddressed letter in French dated July 9, 1945. On the rear of the letter is a math problem in pencil.

GLC09930.04

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Judson to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 10, 1945. Mentions V.E. Day celebrations in New York and the knowledge that the war is still ongoing in the Pacific.

GLC09930.05

to Unknown

One unaddressed letter from Robert L. Hargrave dated May 13, 1945. Mentions the medical care of a Corporeal Guirbert.

GLC09930.06

Farewell to Shaef

One newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1945. The article that was clipped out is titled Farewell to Shaef, regarding the disbanding of the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force.

GLC09930.07

Proclamation By Heads Of Governments, United States, United Kingdom, and China

One document entitled Proclamation By Heads Of Governments, United States, United Kingdom, and China, dated July 26, 1945. Regarding an offer to Japan to allow them to surrender and end the war. It outlines why Japan should surrender, and the terms...

GLC09930.08.01

Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945

One document entitled Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945, dated August 11, 1945. Contains a communication from the Japanese Minister through the Swiss government to the United States government. The communication announces that,...

GLC09930.08.02

to Max Grassli

One letter to Max Grassli from James F. Byrnes dated August 11, 1945. A reply to "Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945." The reply was sent on behalf of United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Socialist Republics, and China.

GLC09930.08.03

Statement By The President

One document by Harry S. Truman dated August 14, 1945. A statement regarding the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Government.

GLC09930.08.04

to Max Grassli

One document by James F. Byrnes dated August 14, 1945. A communication to the Swiss government on August 14, 1945 asking the government to forward a message from Harry S. Truman to the Japanese government. The message is regarding the terms of...

GLC09930.08.05

Text of Imperial Rescript

One document an English translation of the Imperial Rescript released in Tokyo on August 15, 1945.

GLC09930.08.06

Documents Relating To Terms Of Japanese Surrender

One document entitled Documents Relating To Terms Of Japanese Surrender dated September 19, 1945. A timeline of the documents and declarations leading up to the surrender of Japan. Includes a description and summery of; the Cairo Declaration, the...

GLC09930.09.01

[United States policy relating to Japan post surrender]

One undated document relating to the United States policy relating to Japan post surrender. The document is broken into four sections. These sections are; Ultimate Objectives, Allied Authority, Political, and Economic. Each section has detailed...

GLC09930.09.02

[Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property]

One document relating to the Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property dated October 9, 1945. Regarding policies for arrest and disciplinary actions involving the occupying forces.

GLC09930.10

to Fellow Alumnus

One letter from the Alumni Association of The Law School to Fellow Alumnus dated October 15, 1945. Regarding positions and assistance of employment post discharge from the armed services.

GLC09930.11

[Official Personal Report Card]

One document entitled Official Personal Report Card dated November 4, 1945. Contains duty, location and biographical data on Dever Spencer Byard.

GLC09930.12.01

to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier

One document from Dever Spencer Byard to to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier dated September 14, 1945.

GLC09930.12.02

to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier

One document from Dever Spencer Byard to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier dated September 14, 1945.(same as GLC09930.12.02)

GLC09930.12.03