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HANSON W. BALDWIN COLLECTION
ACCESSION NUMBER 49

GEORGE C. MARSHALL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
COLLECTION SUMMARY SHEET
COLLECTION: Hanson W. Baldwin Collection
ACCESSION NUMBER: 49
DONOR: Hanson W. Baldwin
DATE OF GIFT: 1978,1994
SIZE: 7.5 linear feet/16 boxes
INCLUSIVE DATES: 1917-1991
RESTRICTIONS: None
LOCATIONS:
COLLECTION REGISTER AVAILABLE: Yes
BIOGRAPHICAL AND SUBJECT SUMMARY: Hanson W. Baldwin was born in Baltimore,
Maryland on March 22, 1903. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in
1924, and resigned his commission in 1927. He was a police reporter and general
assignment reporter with The Baltimore Sun and later joined the staff of The New York
Times. He was military and naval correspondent for The New York Times from 1937­
1942, and received the Pulitzer Prize in 1942 for a series of articles he wrote on the
naval battles at Guadalcanal. He was Military Editor of The New York Times from
1942-1968, and was Roving Editor of The Reader's Digest from 1968-1976. He is the
author of numerous books and magazine articles. He died on November 13, 1991.
FORMS OF MATERIAL: The collection is divided into several distinct series. The first covers
the World War I and pre-World War II years, and is arranged by subject matter. The
second series deals with World War II and is arranged by subject matter with all correspondence
arranged alphabetically. Series three concerns post-World War II matters and
consists of government reports and correspondence, alphabetically arranged by correspondent.
The collection also includes numerous magazines and newspaper clippings, as
well as a large number of photographs collected for a proposed pictorial history of the
Army (which was never published.) The collection also contains the typescript of Baldwin's
book, Tiger Jack, and some related correspondence.
Additions to the collection were made in May 1994 and June 1994. Included in
the May 1994 addition are correspondence, biographical information, manuscripts, and
clippings from the years 1903-1987.
The June 1994 additions include correspondence, photographs, miscellaneous
documents, programs, certificates, retirement messages, newspaper and magazine
clippings, and newsletters from the years 1963-1982, and a copy of Reminiscences of
Hanson Weightman Baldwin, U. S. Navy (Retired), Volumes I and II.
ARRANGEMENT: See Collection Guide

HANSON W. BALDWIN COLLECTION
#49
INTRODUCTION
The Hanson W. Baldwin Collection was given to the George C. Marshall Research
Foundation in 1978. The collection spans the years 1917-1977 and is divided into several distinct
series. The first series covers the World War I and pre-World War II years and consists of
government reports and articles concerning World War I casualties and statistics about events
leading up to World War II. The second series deals with World War II and includes military
operations reports (published and unpublished); war plans strategy session reports; national and
international press releases; articles, speeches, and notes by Hanson Baldwin; Nuremburg Trial
documents; a correspondence file concerning a proposed history of the World Wars; and an
extensive general correspondence file. Series three concerns post-World War II matters and consists
of correspondence and government reports dealing with the Korean War, the Cuban Missile
Crisis, the U.S.S. Pueblo incident, and the Vietnamese TET Offensive.
Also included in the collection are numerous magazines and newspaper clippings, as
well as photographs and other non-manuscript material.
Additions were made to the collection in May 1994 and June 1994.
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Size: 7.5 linear feetl16 document boxes.

In addition to these major series are individual magazines, clippings, and other printed
materials covering the period from World War I to the present. An additional group of books,
periodicals, and newspapers has been transferred to the library collection.
Also included in the collection are maps, certificates, and a sizable collection of photographs,
many of them having to do with a proposed pictorial history of the Army.
Additions were made to the collection in May 1994 and June 1994. Included in the May
1994 addtion are correspondence, biographical information, manuscripts, and clippings from the
years 1903-1987. The June 1994 addition includes correspondence, photographs, miscellaneous
documents, programs, and certificates, retirement messages, newspaper and magazine clippings,
and newsletters from the years 1963-1982, and a copy of Reminiscences ofHanson Weightman
Baldwin, U. S. Navy (Retired), Volumes I and II.

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English translation of documents used in the Nuremburg Trials,
Document 386-PS, 1937. (8)
Document 388-PS, 1938, pro 1-20.
Document 388-PS, 1938, pp. 21-40.
Document 388-PS, 1938, pp. 41-60.
Document 388-PS, 1938, pp. 61-83.
Document L79, 1939. (7)
Document 789-PS, 1940. (5)
Document 376-PS, 1940. (1)
Document C-75, 1941. (l)
Document 1882-PS, 1941. (2)
Document 1881-PS, 1941. (3)
Document 294-PS, 1944. (6)
Document R-124, 1944, pp. 1-25. (25)
(22)
(20)
(20)
(23)
Document R-124, 1944, pp. 26-44. (18)
Document 2718-PS, 1941. (1 )
Document 446-PS, 1940. (2)
Document 798-PS, 1939. (4)
Document l014-PS, 1939. (1)
liThe Significance of the Nuremburg Trials to the Armed Forces,"
Robert H. Jackson, n.d. (5)
World War II, 1938-77.
7th Armored Division defense of St. Vith, Belgium, Brig. Gen.
Bruce C. Clarke (with correspondence) 1946. (29)
History of the 591st Field Artillery Battalion in the Battle of the
Bulge, 1944-45. (13)
After Action Report and History of the 592nd Field Artillery
Battalion, December 10-31, 1944. (19)
The 589th Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theater of
Opera ti ons , 1943-45. (36)
589th Fi el d Artillery Battalion, Lt. Col. T. Paine Kelly's
Account, 1946. ('10)
Draft Summary of First Army Operations and After Action Reports,
1944-46. (19)
The 82nd Airborne Division, The Story of the Bulge, Belgium, n.d. (11)
After Action Report, 11th Armored Division, 1944-45. (4)
Investigation of 106th Division Artillery, Poteau, Belgium, December
18, 1944. (1 6)
After Action Report, 106th Division Artillery, 1944-45. (12)
After Action Report, Air O.P. Section, 1944-45. (13)
Diary of Col. Malin Cra'ig, 106th Division Artillery Exec., 1944-45.
(15)
Summary of V Corps Action in the Battle of the Bulge, Capt. William
J. Fox, 1944-45. (19)
Study of G-l Aspects of 28th Infantry Division Operation, V Corps,
November 2-8, 1944. (20)
Summary of Armored Division Action in the Battle of the Bulge, 1944.
(25)

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Description
Actions and Orders of VII Corps, December 23-25, 1944. (4)
A Great Decision, Hanson W. Baldwin, n.d. (18)
Combat Command "B", 5th J\rmored Division in the field, Intelligence
Summary No.1, 1944. (2)
Combat Command "B", 5th Armored Division, Information Summaries Nos. 5,
6, 9 and unnumbered, 1944-45. (22)
Combat Command "B", 5th Armored Division, Summary of Intelligence
Operations from July, 1944-May, 1945. (8)
Combat Command liN", 5th Armored Division, Information Summary No.4,
1944. (3)
Headquarters, first U.S. Army, Tactical Studies for the Battle of the
Bulge, 1944-45. (16)
G-2 Estimates Nos. 36, 37, 40. Battle of the Bulge, 1944. (18)
Headquarters, 12th Army Group, Weekly Intelligence Summary, No. 18,
1944. (5)
S-2 Estimate of the Enemy Situation, December, 1944. (3)
21st Army Group, General Situation, 1944. (6)
Translation of Captured Enemy Intelligence Bulletin No. 13, 1945. (18)
The Ardennes, December-January, 1944-45, William J. Fox. (23)
The Battle of the Bulge, author unknown, October, 1946. (12)
Documents concerning the Battle of the Bulge, 1944-45. (34)
Miscellaneous notes by Hanson Baldwin concerning the Battle of the
Bulge, 1946. (25)
Miscellaneous notes by Hanson Baldwin concerning the Battle of the
Bulge, 1946. (54)
Correspondence concerning the Battle of the Bulge, A-C, 1946-47. (24)
Correspondence concerning the Battle of the Bulge, D-L, 1946-52. (19)
Correspondence concerning the Battle of the Bulge, Martin Philipsborn,
Jr., 1946-47. (25)
Correspondence concerning the Battle of the Bulge, R-Z, 1945-47. (28)
Correspondence from Hanson Baldwin concerning Battle of the Bulge,
1946. (6)
World War II, 1938-77.
Correspondence and reports concerning World War II Official Casualty
Figures, China, 1964-72. (2)
Finland, 1965. (6)
France, 1939-45. (2)
Germany, 1964. (12)
Great Britain, 1952-54. (10)
Greece, 1964. (1)
Italy, 1952-64. (7)
Japan, 1964. (2)
Norway, 1964. (4)
Poland, 1959-64. (12)
Russia, 1964. (4)
United States, n.d. (2)
Miscellaneous, 1964-75. (5)

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Description
Graduation Address, Hanson W. Baldwin, U.S. Naval College, Newport,
Rhode Island, June 30, 1973.
"Rumblings in the Arab World," C. Stribling Snodgrass, October 1973.
Red China, Hanson W. Baldwin, n.d.
Handwritten notes concerning the Vietnamese TET Offensive, n.d.
Administrative Security #68.
Miscellaneous personal effects of Hanson W. Baldwin, 1943-1944.
Miscellaneous materials, post World War II.
Letters to Baldwin from Marshall Foundation, 1975-1985
Letters to Baldwin from miscellaneous, 1969-1985
Letters from Baldwin to Marshall Foundation, 1975-1985
Marshall Foundation reports, topics, programs, brochures, 1975-1983
Marshall Foundation Board of Trustees photograph, October 1975
Bank Statements, Connecticut National Bank, 1991
Bank Statements, New Milford Savings Bank, 1991-1992
Bank Statements, Newtown Savings Bank, 1991-1992
Estate Documents, Carmody & Torrance, Attorneys, 1988-1992
Biographical - Birth, baptism, death certificates, eye bank donation,
1903-1991
Biographical - School reports, letters, clippings, 1912-1915
Biographical - Memorial Church, Baltimore, 1928
Biographical - Awards and memberships, 1932-1986
FBI Reports, 1948-1975
Miscellaneous newspaper/magazine clippings, 1932-1978
Miscellaneous letters, 1970-1984
Speech (for Rear Admiral P. M. Hekman, Jr.)
Photographs of Baldwin, World War II, 1969, 1970
3 Book Reviews by Baldwin, 1972-1980
"List of Manuscripts Awarded by the Book and Author War Bond
Committee, 1943-1946"
4 Book Reviews by Baldwin and correspondence with publishers,
1972-1977

Box/Folder Description
12 5 Manuscripts of articles by Baldwin, 1930-1987: "Stories from the New
York Times, 1930" ; "The Military Move In" (1947); "Women in
Foxholes?" (1976); "America's Defense: Point of No Return" ;
"The Sho Plan - The Battle of Leyte Gulf'
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(June 1994)
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6 Manuscripts of articles by Baldwin: "A Grandstand Seat on D-Day - Cooperation
Between Land, Sea, and Air" ; "The Future of Intelligence"
; "The Panama Canal," n.d.
7 Miscellaneous book reviews and articles
8 AEI Defense Review, 1977
"What's Wrong with Country" newspaper clippings, 1972-1983
"What's Wrong with Country" magazine clippings, 1971-1980
"What's Wrong with Country" pamphlets, articles, 1972-1980
"What's Wrong with Country" AIM newsletters, 1972-1981
"What's Wrong with Country" military attitudes and problems, 1970-1982
Handwritten document (very old)
Reminiscences ofHanson Weightman Baldwin, U. S. Navy (Retired),
Volume I
Reminiscences ofHanson Weightman Baldwin, U. S. Navy (Retired),
Volume II
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16 Correspondence, letters and cards, 1967-1982
Letter from Baldwin to Fred L. Hadsel, President, Marshall Foundation,
January 24, 1976, regarding a letter from General George C.
Marshall to Baldwin in 1949, about the November 1941 meeting
with Marshall and seven representatives from major Washington,
D.C. news services.
3 Photographs:
Baldwin with Joseph M. Worthington, Jr., Danang, Vietnam, 1967
Baldwin in India, March 1969, (6)
United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees
Meeting, Annapolis, Maryland, with presentation of bronze
statuette to Baldwin, June 1971
Global Strategy Discussion, Newport, Rhode Island, 14-18 June
1971

BoxIFolder Description
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Photographs:
Hanson W. Baldwin, by Andrew Ward Potter, 1975, (4)
Baldwin and Admiral Zumwalt, n.d.
Pulitzer Wall with Baldwin Exhibit, "1943, Hanson W. Baldwin,
for reporting a tour of the Pacific battle areas," (3), n.d.
Documents, Programs, Certificates, List of Pacific War
Correspondents, 1968-1978
Paper, "We Have Sowed The Whirlwind, 1945-1949, Hanson W.
Baldwin," by Nancy Petersmeyer, April 1974
Retirement Messages, April 1968
Magazine and Newspaper Clippings, Newsletters, 1963-1977
Photocopies of Newspaper Clippings, 1963-1979