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Frank Wallis World War II papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-317
Webster MS-317

  • Staff Only

Description

The papers contain a handwritten diary, with transcription, describing Wallis' work as a prosecutor for the American case at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials as well as orders and commendations related to his military service and some documents related to the trial. Of note are the many photographs Wallis took throughout his travel and stay in Europe which include Berchtesgarden, Dachau Concentration Camp and the Nuremberg Trials.

Dates

  • 1942 - 1946

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Frank Brower Wallis (1903-1982), lawyer. Dartmouth College Class of 1925. The collection contains the handwritten diary of his work as a prosecutor for the American case at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. Includes typescripts of the diary, official papers relating to his military service, copies of documents relating to the trials, and photographs of England, Germany, Belgium and France in 1946. The latter includes a series of photographs of Nuremberg, the trials, Dachau Concentration Camp, and Berchtesgaden.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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