University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Raymond L. Proctor Papers
MG 497
13 cubic feet
1925-1986
Research and teaching materials created by Professor Raymond Lambert Proctor. Topics include World War II, military strategy, European history, Middle Eastern history, and South American history.
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Raymond Lambert Proctor was born on October 18, 1920 in Bearden, Tennessee to Rufus Proctor and Clara Ruth Lambert. The Proctor family moved to the Pacific Northwest when he was young (exact year unknown). On January 6, 1946, Proctor married Bernie Wegmann in Medford, Oregon.
Proctor served over two decades in the U.S. Air Force, including three years serving in the South Pacific during World War II. In 1960, Proctor retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel.
After his military service, he received a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and a doctorate degree from the University of Oregon. In 1965, Proctor moved to Moscow, Idaho and began teaching history at the University of Idaho, where he would teach until he retired in 1986. Beyond his teaching tenure, Proctor conducted in-depth research and produced several books and articles on various topics of world and military history.
Proctor died on Friday, December 13, 1991 in Moscow, Idaho.
Collection is open for research.
[DESCRIPTION OF ITEM], Raymond L. Proctor Papers, MG 497, Special Collections & Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Arrangement based on original and intellectual order.
Collection processed by Rachel Kerr and Michelle A. Shannon.
This collection contains the research and teaching materials of Professor Raymond Lambert Proctor while he was a history professor at the University of Idaho. Topics of his research and teaching include World War II, military strategy, European history, Middle Eastern history, and South American history. Research materials include newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, photographs, maps, photocopies of other articles, corresopndence, and drafts of his written books and articles. Teaching materials include course syllabi, worksheets, student exams, and evaluations.
[1] "Raymond L. Proctor, 71, Retired UI Professor," The Lewiston Tribune, December 15, 1991. https://lmtribune.com/obituaries/raymond-l-proctor-71-retired-ui-professor/article_2baed788-e013-5fc8-8c25-2dc8bf8ad778.html
World War, 1939-1945
Aerial photographs
History--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States
Scrapbooks
Military
Photographs
Cry of the Condor
Draft and Footnoes, Chapter 1 of "The Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War: The Cry of the Condor"
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Chapter 1: "A Ghost Town" in "The Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War: The Cry of the Condor" by Raymond L. Proctor
1977
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Chapter 2: "First Phase: Unwilling Involvement"
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Chapter 3: "Phase Two: 'Magic Fire,'"
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Chapter 4: "Phase Three: The Air Lift From Africa"
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5: "Phase Four: Warlimont and Mission 'Guido,'"
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Chapter 6: "Phase Five: Creation of the Legion"
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Chapter 7: "Phase Six: Warlimont vs. Faupel"
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Chapter 8: "Combat, Problems, and Reorganizations"
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Chapter 9: "Malaga, Jarama, and Guadalajara"
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Chapter 10: "Battle in the North"
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Chapter 11: "Fall of Bilbao"
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Chapter 12: "Battle of Brunete"
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Chapter 13: "Termination in the North"
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Chapter 14: "New Commander and Teruel"
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Chapter 15: "Belchite to the Sea"
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Chapter 16: "The Levante Offensive"
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Chapter 17: "Battle of the Ebro"
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Chapter 18: "Catalonia to Döberitz"
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Appendix 1-2, Bibliography, Acknowledgement
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Raymond Proctor publication, "Luftwaffe in Spanish Civil War: Cry of the Condor"
1977
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Original Chapter 1: "A Ghost Town"
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Acknowledgement
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Chapter 2: "First Phase of German Involvement or Interrupted Flight of Max von Muller"
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Chapter 3 of Condor
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Chapter 4 of Condor
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Chapter 5 of Condor
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Chapter 6 of Condor
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Chapter 7 of Condor
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Chapter 8 of Condor
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Chapter 9 of Condor
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Chapter 10 of Condor
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Chapter 11: "Fall of Bilbao"
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Chapter 12: "Battle of Brunete"
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Chatper 13: "Termination in the North"
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Chapter 14 of Condor
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Chapter 15: "Belchite to the Sea"
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Chapter 16: "The Levante Offensive"
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Chapter 17: "Battle of the Ebro"
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Chapter 18 of Condor
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Epilogue
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Bibliography
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Illustrations
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Addresses - Kondor
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Archival Material - Condor Legion - Warlimont, AS/88, LN/88, Prisoners
1936-1938, 1974
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Condor Legion
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Condor Legion Final
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Condor Legion Final Report
20 May 1939
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Lists of Condor Legion Persons and Area and Time Sequence
1938
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Maps of Condor Legions
1984
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Maps of Condor Legions
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Notes about the Condor Legion and the Spanish Civil War (2 notebooks)
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Photos - German Generals, "They Flew from Pollensa Bay"
1939, 1976
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Hitler's Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War
Final Manuscript of "Hitler's Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" by Raymond L. Proctor (folder 1 of 2)
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Final Manuscript of "Hitler's Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" by Raymond L. Proctor (folder 2 of 2)
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Research Notes for "Hitler's Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" (folder 1 of 2)
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Research Notes for "Hitler's Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" (folder 2 of 2)
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Maps, Research, and Article of "Hitler's Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" by Raymond L. Proctor
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Correspondence with Greenwood over Luftwaffe in Spanish Civil War
1979-1990
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Agony of a Neutral
Final Manuscript of Agony of a Neutral: Spanish-German Wartime Relations in the Blue Division (folder 1 of 3)
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Final Manuscript of Agony of a Neutral: Spanish-German Wartime Relations in the Blue Division (folder 2 of 3)
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Final Manuscript of Agony of a Neutral: Spanish-German Wartime Relations in the Blue Division (folder 3 of 3)
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Reviews "Agony"
1972-1974
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Franco - "Agony of a Neutral"
1975
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"Agony" Correspondence
1971-1973
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Materials about "Agony of a Neutral"
1971-1982
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The German Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War
The German Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War (folder 1 of 3)
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The German Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War (folder 2 of 3)
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The German Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War (folder 3 of 3)
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Index to German Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War
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Publications
"Age of Duke Wellington and Changing Concepts of War"
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Wellington
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Wellington English copies
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Chapter 8
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"Franco: A General Reevaluated," Raymond L. Proctor
1986
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"Franco: The Aragon, Ebro, Catalonia" - Final Copy
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"Morrocan Soldiers in Service of Spain"
1984
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"Moros of the Spanish Army" by Raymond L. Proctor
1986
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"Oral History and the Third Reich"
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Spain 1772-1828, Through the Eyes of Goya - Final Draft
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"Spain 1770-1828, Through the Eyes of Goya" by Raymond L. Proctor
1989
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"Spain" For the Aerospace Historian by Raymond L. Proctor
1983
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"The Spanish Army and the Nationalist Moro Allies," Raymond L. Proctor
1983
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"The Spanish Army and the National Moro Allies" Final Copy
1984
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Moros and Spanish Army research material
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"The Spanish Conflict 1936-1939" by Raymond L. Proctor
1980
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"They Also Mourn" by Raymond L. Proctor
1975
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"They Also Mourn" by Raymond L. Proctor
1979
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"They Flew From Pollensa Bay: An Intimate View of the Seaplane Squadron of the German Condor Legion, 1936-1939," by Raymond L. Proctor
1976
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"They Flew From Pollensa Bay: The Seaplane Squadron of the German Condor Legion," by Raymond L. Proctor
1975
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papers Raymond was working on
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Research - Blue Division
Blue Division
1966
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Blue Division Notes (folder 1 of 6)
1940s-1960s
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Blue Division Notes (folder 2 of 6)
1940s-1950s
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Blue Division Notes (folder 3 of 6)
1930s-1960s
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Blue Division Notes (folder 4 of 6)
1930s-1960s
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Blue Division Notes (folder 5 of 6)
1930s-1960s
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Blue Division Notes (folder 6 of 6)
1940s
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Brotherhood Div. Azul
1970s
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I - Blue Division - German Documents (Photocopies) (folder 1 of 2)
1941-1943
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II - Blue Division - German Documents (Photocopies) (folder 2 of 2)
1943-1945
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III - Blue Division - German Documents, translations
1941-1945
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IV - Blue Division - Letters, WWII, Carow.
1960s
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V - Blue Division - Interview in Spain, Photos
1930s-1960s
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Photographs - Blue Division
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Prade, Sr. Blue Div.
1970s
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Research
5/88
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Alonso Vega, Camilo
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Aranda Mata, Antonio
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Athena
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Bibliographies by Raymond Proctor
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Bibliography of military history
1978
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Bolin "Vital Years"
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Brunete "Battle of"
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Christ Diary
1938
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Clippings and Manuscript Relating to Foreign Relations
1990
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Colodny - Last Battle
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Condony - Battle of Madrid
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Davila Arrondo
1878-1962
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Documents Related to Military Cameras and Photography
1951-1953
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Drumm, Karl and maps
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Ebro Battle
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German Personal Files
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Goya Research Materials
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Grants' Operations
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Guardia Civil (folder 1 of 3)
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Guardia Civil (folder 2 of 3)
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Guardia Civil (folder 3 of 3)
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Guernica
26 March 1979
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Guernica
1937, undated
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Halstead, Charles
1974
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Hills' Battle for Madrid
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Interviews - German Generals (folder 1 of 2)
1972-1975
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Interviews - German Generals (folder 2 of 2)
1973
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K/88 Dave Mat.
1937-1974
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Kindelán Duany, Alfredo
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Last Report - Legion K
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LB-30
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Lists of Writers and Periodicals in Spain (2 notebooks)
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Magi, Brunete, 2nd Ebro, Catalon, Evaluation, Recon
1937-1940
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Malaga, Jarama, Guadalajara
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Maps and Corrections
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Middle East
1983-1986
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Millán Astray y Terreros, José
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Mola Vidal, Emilio
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Mölders Diary
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Monasterio Ituarte, José
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Muñoz Grandes, Augustíne
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Nationalist Army
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Notes About West Point
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Notes and Document on Aviation in Spain
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Notes from Archivo de la Guerra de Liberacion
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Notes on Spanish Army
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Notes, Minutes, Correspondence
1955-1957
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Notes
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Organization and Operation of Condor Legion - General Staff
1938
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Overhead Transparencies of Spanish Civil War Maps
1936-1938
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Queipo de Llano Serra, Gonzalo
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RB-47 Photo Recon Operational ENGRG Section, Specific Item Reports (folder 1 of 2)
1957
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RB-47 Photo Recon Operational ENGRG Section, Specific Item Reports (folder 2 of 2)
1957
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RB-47 Photographic Reconnaissane Operational Engineering Section, Specific Item Report Number 000, Optical and Mechanical Flare Project No. 56-7
30 April 1957
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Regulares Moros
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Research about German Military Figures - WWII
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Research about Russia - Battle of Stalingrad and Others
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Research Notes on Spanish Civil War - Magic Fire - Parts I-V, Bilbao, Second Ebro, Belchite, Bomber Aces
1940
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Research Notes
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Research Notes
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Research on Russia
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Salayor
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Sanjurjo Sacanell, José
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Scotburough, Captian U.S.N.
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Spanish Documents - Legion K
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Spanish Generals - Archive Raw Data - Official Files
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Spanish Generals Final Draft
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Spanish Society Madrid '85
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Special Staff "W"
July 6 - September 23, 1938
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Stalingrad Letters
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Thomas Coverdale - Guadalajar
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Thomas Uprising
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Toward End Malaga
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Untitled Research Notes
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Untitled Research Notes
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US Military Attache Reports for the First 18 Months of the Spanish Civil War (folder 1 of 2)
July - September 1936
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US Military Attache Reports for the First 18 Months of the Spanish Civil War (folder 2 of 2)
July - September 1936
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Vigón Suerodiaz, Juan
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Viñas, Angel
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War in North 1
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War in North 2
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Wellington Notes No. 1
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Wellington Notes No. 2
1925
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WWII Bibliography
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Yagüe Blanco, Juan
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unidentified microfilm #1-14
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bibliographies (includes index of bibliographies)
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Correspondence
Albi, Sr. Julio (Spanish Embassy)
1984
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Allen, Richard S.
1967 - 1985
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Arabs: Abdullah, etc.
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Aramburu, José (Gen., Spain)
1975 - 1984
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Art Prints of Italian Military Dress and Christmas Card
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Boog, Horst (Germany)
1975 - 1986
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Christelow, Allan and Maghreb Review
1983 - 1984
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Ciervas, Recardo
1975 - 1979
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Civil War Spain
1986
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Correspondence
1979 - 1986
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Correspondence
1968 - 1983
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Correspondence and Other Materials relating to plane crash
1943 - 1989
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Europe Revolt
1989 - 1990
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Fanjul, Leandro
1990
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Garcia-Lopez, Barsen (Col., Spain)
1979 - 1984
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Glubb, Sir John
1970 - 1978
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Hart, Keith (Canada)
1979 - 1984
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Hoffmann - Malaga
1942 - 1973
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Letter to Raymond from Spence w/ reply
January 11, 1990; January 17, 1990
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Loriga, Antonio (Count de Morphy)
1975 - 1984
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Messick, Frederic - Bibilography on Spanish Neutrality
1984
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Montgomery, David C.
1990 - 1991
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Muñoz, José - Guardia Civil Spain
1983 - 1984
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Pike, David Wingate - Paris Journal
1981 - 1989
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Rello, Salvador - FLAPS (Spain)
1975
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Ruiz, Manuel - Northrop Spain
1985
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Skimin, Robert
1989
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Stivers, T.W. - Guernica
1976
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Television Española
1982
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Villanueva, Col. Carlos
1984 - 1989
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Viñas, Dr. Sr. and Recardo
1974 - 1984
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Winkler, Wallace R. - 14th Officer
1977
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Publishers/Companies
AeroSpace Historian/Sunflower University Press
1980 - 1990
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Greenwood Press (folder 1 of 2)
1979 - 1983
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Greenwood Press (folder 2 of 2)
1979 - 1984
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International Biographical Centre
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Material about "North to Russia" and Cease and Desist by Raymond
1971 - 1982
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Publishers
1977
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Wayward Press
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Review
Reviews by others
1984
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Reviews by Raymond
1973-1985
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Organizations
Afterburner: US Airforce News for Retired Personnel, Publications
1978-1991
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American Comittee on the History of the Secodn Wold War
1977-1978
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Confederate Air Force
1985-1986
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Fletchers Gang
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Journal of the International B-24 LIbteration Club Issues
1987, 1990, 1991
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National Social Science Honor Society
1969, 1970
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Society for Spanish & Portugese Historical Studies
1983-1985
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USAF
1976-1986
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University of Oregon
Middle Age Renaissance, Reformation Term Papers written by Raymond Proctor
1961-1962
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Raymond Lambert Proctor Theseis (Contemprary Spain: The Anglo American Historical Image 1935-1960) and related research materials
1962
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Raymond Proctor's MA Thesis from University of Oregon
1962
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Spanish Anarchism and Commynism, by Raymond Proctor
1963
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U of I - Classes and Instructions
Bibliography General & Course Outlines
1973
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Civilization 4
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Course Outlines and Reserve Book Lists
1965-1966
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Europe - Nineteenth & Twentieth Century History
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German History - Fall and Winter term 452: Readings in German History, Raymond Proctor Notebook
1961-1963
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History 101 course outlines
1982-2984
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History 102 Course Outline
1980, 1985
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History 103: The revolutionary era
1965
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History 455: Recent times Outline
1981-1985
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History 456: Recent times Exams #2
1985-1986
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History of the Middle East - History 457
1986
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Middle East History, Middle East WWI
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Middle East War
1973
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MIlitary History
1986
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Military History - Dr. Proctor
1986
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Notes about documents about the american civil war
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People & Events WWII
1979
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Recent Times - History 455
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Recent Times - History 456, 1939-present
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Renaissance
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Revolution Lecture Notes and Handouts
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Western Civilization 101
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Student Theses
Greek Fire: It's Origin, Usage, and Composition by Franklin William Hill
April 1986
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King - Crane Commission by James Arthur Hawley
April 1970
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Metternich and the Carlsbad Decrees by Thomas Scott Thrasher
May 1975
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Roosevelt and Unconditional Surrender J. Berry Barlow
May 1970
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Terrorism as a Political Weapon on Cyprus, 1955-1959 by John Stephen Sandmeyer
April 1974
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The Volga Germans before World War I by Deanne Crawford
April 1972
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Volga Germans by Michael Lonergan
1982
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Wilhelm Keitel: Chief of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, 1938-1945 by Gene Alberto Mueller
September 1972
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Other University Materials
Class Record Book [CONFIDENTIAL]
1977-1978
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Course Evaluations
1980-1986
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Curriculum/Faculty Vitae and Accomplishments
1964-1985
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Evaluations and Salary [CONFIDENTIAL]
1975-1985
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Leave and Research
1975-1984
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Military History
1984-1985
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Proposal for Research on the Condor Legion
1974-1976
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Publications
1968 ,1985-1986
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Recommendation Letters
1966-1991
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Research Council
1975-1984
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ROTC Military History Program
4 March 1981
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Sabbatical Leave
1977-1982
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Sig Roland
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Student University Materials - Recommendations, University Periodicals, Student Grades, Handouts, etc. [CONFIDENTIAL]
1983-1986
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University correspondence
1970-1985
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Travel/Conferences
Air Force
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Air Force Symposium
October 12-14, 1988
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Ciudad Rodrigo (Spain)
1984
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Conf. Spain - Germany
1985
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Goya Conference (Portugal)
1989
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International Congress on the Peninsular War
1984
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Libya
1978-1980
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Libya Conference
1977-1978
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Military History Sypomsium
1970, 1972, 1976
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Military History Workshop
1982
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Organization of Military Museums of Canada Meeting Information and Canadian Tourism Pamphlets
1986
9
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Reunions
1985-1991
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Romania
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Travel Expense Claims
1980, 1983
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Travel Grants
1985
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Personal Papers
Letters to Family
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Personal Papers
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Personal Pictures
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Clippings - Miscellaneous
1968-1979
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Clippings - Near East
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Clippings - Proctor
1972-1975
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Miscellaneous (folder 1 of 2)
1968-1971
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Miscellaneous (folder 2 of 2)
1971-1977
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Pictures of Raymond Proctor and General Francisco Franco
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Oversize
unidentified tapes
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13 (oversize)
scrapbook
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scrapbook
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Raymond Proctor University Portraits and Personal Photographs
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