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Edward L. Munson, Jr. papers, 1737-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Munson, Edward L. (Edward Lyman), 1904-1967.
Title
Edward L. Munson, Jr. papers
Dates
1737-1972 (inclusive)
1913-1960 (bulk)
Quantity
42.13 cubic feet (90 boxes)
Collection Number
05526
Summary
Edward Lyman Munson, Jr. (1904-1967) was a Brigadier-General in the United States Army known for his leadership roles in military information and education services during World War II. This collection contains records from his time in service to the military and his time working at NBC Television Network. The collection includes World War I and World War II propaganda posters, reports, photographs, books, correspondence, film, phonograph records, and art.
Repository
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

Boxes 44 and 45 are restricted from use. See use copies for this material.

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Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Edward Lyman Munson, Jr. (1904-1967) was a Brigadier-General in the United States Army known for his leadership roles in military information and education services during World War II. He organized and operated the Army Research Branch of the War Department, the Army Information Division, and served as chief of the Army Pictorial Service. Born in New Mexico, Munson was the son of Brigadier-General Edward Munson and Mrs. Munson. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1926 with a bachelor’s degree in science and began his military career as a second lieutenant. Over the next two decades, Munson rose through the ranks, becoming a Brigadier-General in 1945. Munson was stationed all over the United States during his service, from California and Hawaii to Georgia and West Point Academy. His notable contributions included the establishment of the Yank Army Weekly, the Armed Forces Radio Service, and the Army Pictorial Service. During his military service, he also published the book Leadership for the American Soldier. Munson served in several overseas theaters during World War II, including Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific. After his military career, he transitioned to the motion picture and television industries, serving as director of NBC Film Division and director of Television Operations at NBC Television Network.

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Content Description

This collection contains the papers of Edward Lyman Munson, Jr. which include records from his time in service to the military and his time working at NBC Television Network. The collection includes World War I and World War II propaganda posters, reports, photographs, books, correspondence, and art. Also included are articles written by Munson, biographical information on Munson Jr. and Sr. and the family. The collection also has phonograph records and 16mm film from his work with the War Department's Pictorial Unit.

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Use of the Collection

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~198~198.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Edward L. Munson, Jr. at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This collection material was recieived from Mrs. Leroy Wertman in 1974.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Brittany Heye in October of 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • American Red Cross.
  • Armed Forces Radio Service.
  • Military history -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Television producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
  • War posters, American.
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Propaganda.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Propaganda.

Personal Names

  • Munson, Edward Lyman, 1868-1947

Corporate Names

  • NBC Television Network.

Processed by Brittany Heye
2024

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