Captain Thomas A. Thornton Papers, 1943-1947

Captain Thomas A. Thornton Papers, 1943-1947

Collection Overview

Title: Captain Thomas A. Thornton Papers, 1943-1947

ID: 30/32/

Creator: Thornton, Thomas A.

Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: The collection is organized into folders by subject.

Date Acquired: 03/08/1982

Abstract

This collection includes papers relating to Captain Thomas A. Thornton's work with the Joint Intelligence Collection Agency - Middle East (JICA-ME), 1943-1947.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The materials in the collection date between 1943 and 1947. The collection includes declassified documentation both involving Captain Thornton and the JICA-ME. This includes directives, official reports and recommendations and awards for Captain Thornton or for his subordinates. There is also a small amount of personal correspondence. There is a 200 page handwritten “Daily Log of JICA-ME Navy, Cairo Egypt”. Items of a personal nature include two day books written by Captain Thornton recording his daily actions and an Arabic text, possibly a day book.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for use by the general public.

Use Restrictions: Copyright has been assigned to the United States Government.

Acquisition Source: Thornton, Thomas P.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
General Correspondence (P6634), 1943-1945Add to your cart.
Day booksAdd to your cart.
JICA-ME OfficialAdd to your cart.
JICA-ME DirectivesAdd to your cart.
Correspondence re Medals to JICAME Personnel from U.S.N. - US Foreign Medals to Thomas Thornton.Add to your cart.
JICA-ME Naval log bookAdd to your cart.
MiscellaneousAdd to your cart.
JICAME CourierAdd to your cart.
InvestigationsAdd to your cart.