American Defense (Dartmouth Group)
Biography
The American Defense Dartmouth Group was established around the opening of College in September 1940. It was established by President Ernest Martin Hopkins to serve as a central agency for the defense activities of the College and was headed by Professor Harold J. Tobin of the Political Science department. Tobin had studied defense plans for many years and had co-author of the book "Mobilizing Civilian America."
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
American Defense (Dartmouth Group) records
Collection
Identifier: DA-121
DA-121
Date(s):
1940 to 1943
Abstract
Records consist of correspondence, committee meetings, news releases, chronological files and programs of the American Defense Dartmouth Group, established at Dartmouth in 1940 to oversee defense activities and issues at the College.