William Westlake papers, 1910-1970
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Westlake, William.
- Title
- William Westlake papers
- Dates
- 1910-1970 (inclusive)19101970
- Quantity
- 4 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09108
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Colonel William (Bill) Westlake was trained as a pilot in World War I and he worked as a journalist between the wars. He served as public relations Air Force officer for General "Hap" Arnold during the course of World War II in the European and Pacific Theatres. After the war he saw the "Operation Crossroads" nuclear weapons test at Bikini Atoll in 1946. He was active in Air Force affairs until his retirement in the 1960s.
Content Description
The Colonel William Westlake collection contains scrapbooks of important personal and professional military correspondence from World War II and beyond. Included are commendation letters from Hap Arnold, and others. There are also manuscripts of reports, clippings and Air Force publications.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Operation Crossroads, Marshall Islands, 1946.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Public opinion -- United States.
Personal Names
- Arnold, Henry Harley, 1886-1950.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army -- Public relations.
- United States. Army Air Forces.
