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Guide to the Fred Pederson Collection of United States Army Air Intelligence Materials, 1943-1945
MSS 017
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- These Army Air Intelligence materials consist of propaganda illustrations and
Impact magazines from World War II. The propaganda illustrations are photographic reproductions of propaganda posters distributed by the U.S. Army and the War Department. The
Impact magazines, dated 1943-1945, were publications produced by the Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence. The magazines contain information and photographs about airplanes, equipment, tactics, and mission results.
There are no biographical documents or personal papers of Fred Pederson in this collection. - Collection Title
- Fred Pederson Collection of United States Army Air Intelligence Materials
- Date of Materials
- 1943-1945
- Creator
- Pederson, Fred
- Call Number
- MSS 017
- Amount
- 0.4 cubic feet
- Physical Description
- 1 archives box
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Fred Pederson Collection of United States Army Air Intelligence Materials, MSS 017, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Biographical note
Fred Pederson was senior vice-president at Northern Engraving until his retirement in 1990. He worked at Northern Engraving since the end of World War II, first as a salesman and then as sales manager. He became a vice-president of the company in 1966.
Scope and Contents
The material in this collection was obtained by Fred Pederson while he worked in the United States War Department during World War II. The collection does not contain any biographical or personal information on Pederson's life.
The Propaganda Illustrations are black and white photographic reproductions of propaganda posters distributed by the U.S. Army and the War Department during World War II. These propaganda posters were directed to the U.S. Army Air Corps, U.S. Army Ordinance Department, U.S. Army Supply Services, lumber production, metal production, the T.V.A. War Job, and civilian personnel of the U.S. War Department.
The IMPACT magazines, dated 1943-1945, were publications produced during World War II by the Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence in Washington, D.C. They were published monthly and contain information and photographs about airplanes, equipment, tactics, and mission results. Information is also given on Germans and Japanese air forces and air defenses. The magazines were intended to be used as intelligence tools and were distributed to U.S. Army Air Corps squadrons.
The collection also contains a sixteen page transcript of a speech delivered to Congress on June 1, 1945, by President Truman title "The Task Ahead." The speech deals primarily with the war against Japan following the allied victory in Europe.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 1991 October
800 Main St.La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Acquisitions Information
Donated by Fred Pederson via James White, La Crosse Public Library Director, 1989. (Accession No. 1989.005)
Processing Information
Processed by Bill Petersen, October 1991.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Propaganda--United States
- World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American
- World War, 1939-1945--Periodicals
- World War, 1939-1945--Propaganda
- World War, 1939-1945--United States
OCLC Number
47227045
Collection Inventory
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Propaganda Illustrations |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Army Air Corps |
1 | 1 | ||
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Army Ordinance |
1 | 2 | ||
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Army Supply Services |
1 | 3 | ||
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Lumber Production |
1 | 4 | ||
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Metal Production |
1 | 5 | ||
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TVA War Job |
1 | 6 | ||
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War Department Civilian Personnel |
1 | 7 | ||
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Impact Magazines |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1943 November - 1944 March |
1 | 8 | ||
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1944 April-August |
1 | 9 | ||
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1944 September - 1945 February |
1 | 10 | ||
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1945 April-August General noteMay issue not included |
1 | 11 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Message of the President "The Task Ahead" 1945 June 1 |
1 | 12 | ||