Whitcomb mss., 1933-1985
Papers, 1933-1985, of Edgar Doud Whitcomb at the Lilly Library, Indiana
University, Bloomington, Indiana
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Summary Information
Repository
Lilly
Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
Phone: 812-855-2452
Fax: 812-855-3143
Email: liblilly@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly
Creator
Whitcomb, Edgar D.
TitleWhitcomb mss., 1933-1985
Collection no
LMC 2301
Extent
1795 items
Language
Materials are in English
Abstract
Consists of the papers of Edgar Doud
Whitcomb, 1917- . The early papers document his aviation and military career.
Correspondence mostly concerns his military career and his book
Escape from Corregidor (Chicago: H. Regnery, 1958). Other materials include
the original manuscript, book production and promotion materials, galley proofs, and
reviews for the book; an unproduced television script,
"Don't
look back"
, based on the book; and materials concerning his various election
campaigns. Post-gubernatorial papers reflect his association with the ADBC (American
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor), Accelerated Christian Education, and the Indiana
Bible College.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Acquisition Information
Gift. 1986, 1987, 2003, 2005.
Usage RestrictionsPrior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however, patrons
from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in advance of their
visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly
Library.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Whitcomb mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Biographical Note
Lawyer and former governor of Indiana.
Scope and Content Note
Consists of the papers of Edgar Doud Whitcomb, 1917- . The early papers document his
aviation and military career. Correspondence mostly concerns his military career and his
book
Escape from Corregidor (Chicago: H. Regnery, 1958).
Other materials include the original manuscript, book production and promotion
materials, galley proofs, and reviews for the book; an unproduced television script,
"Don't look back"
, based on the book; and materials
concerning his various election campaigns. Post-gubernatorial papers reflect his
association with the ADBC (American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor), Accelerated
Christian Education, and the Indiana Bible College.
Correspondence with his parents, 1933-1942, includes his letter dated Feb. 23, 1942 from
Clark Field in the Philippines just before his capture, internment, and escape from the
Japanese.
Arrangement/Organization
Collection organized in the following series: I. Biographical; II. Correspondence; III.
Writings; IV. Subject Files; V. Photographs; VI. Miscellaneous; VII. Appointment Books;
and VIII. Standing Rules and Orders.
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Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
IUCAT, the IU Libraries' online
catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by searching the
catalog using these terms.
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Names
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American Defenders
of Bataan and Corregidor.
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Indiana Bible
College.
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Accelerated
Christian Education, Inc. (Lewisville, Tex.)
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Whitcomb, Edgar
D.
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Whitcomb, Edgar
D. --Escape from Corregidor.
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Related Material
Whitcomb's gubernatorial papers are in the Indiana State Archives.
Series:
Box 1
Biographical
(1 folder in Box 1)
Includes a biographical sketch, passports, some family-related papers, etc.
Series:
Correspondence, 1933-1985
Mostly concerns his military career and his book
Escape
from Corregidor.
Box 1
1933-1975
(43 folders)
Box 2
1976-1985
(8 folders)
Drachenberg, Dayton, 1953-1983
(1 folder)
H. Regnery Co., 1957-1966
(3 folders)
Phillips, Howard, 1952-1958
(2 folders)
Series:
Writings
Escape from Corregidor
(8 folders, one bound album)
Box 2
Original manuscript
Book production materials
Contracts and royalty statements
Promotional materials
Proof
Reviews
Television script entitled
"Don't Look
Back"
Autograph album "Escape from Corregidor Author's Tea"
Untitled writing by Whitcomb concerning MacArthur's decision not to
attack Philippines after bombing of Pearl Harbor
(1 folder)
Series:
Subject Files
Box 2
Accelerated Christian Education, 1983
(1 folder)
ADBC, 1967-1983
(3 folders)
Materials concerning the ADBC (American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor),
and travels to Corregidor for commemoration ceremonies.
Campaign materials
(5 folders)
1964, (U.S.
Senate).
Press releases.
1966, (Secretary of State).
Press releases, schedule of speaking engagements, voting tabulations,
clippings.
1968, (Governor).
GOP state convention materials, speeches given by Whitcomb and his wife
Patricia, artwork, ads, schedule of speaking engagements, press
releases.
Certificates, 1952-1984
(1 folder)
Box 3
Governor's Economy Program: Survey & Recommendations.
Indianapolis, 1969.
254p. (1 folder)
Gubernatorial materials,
(1 folder)
Press releases, clippings, programs, miscellaneous materials concerning
Whitcomb's term as governor.
Indiana Bible College, 1981-1982
(1 folder)
Facts about IBC, constitution and bylaws, lists of founders, brochures.
Indiana University, 1974
(1 folder)
Diploma: honorary doctorate of law, photo of Whitcomb receiving degree,
commencement program.
Indiana University Alumni Association dinner, Sept. 12, 1979
Lopez, 1945-1946
(1 folder)
Correspondence and other materials related to Lopez family who sheltered
Americans on Corregidor during the war and Whitcomb's attempt to get a
commendation for them.
Military service,
(8 folders)
Air Force Academy, 1963-1967
Materials pertaining to term as liaison officer.
Extension Course Institute, 1958-1965
Papers concerning Whitcomb's matriculation at USAF Extension Course
Institute.
Flight log, 1944-1945
Includes roster of AAF officers, five yuan note signed by Eleanor
Roosevelt.
Navigation logs and flight records, 1955-1957
Oryoku Maru Memorial.
Document concerning memorial to ship sunk in Subic Bay in 1944.
201 file, 1946-1956
Miscellaneous, 1941-1981
Philippine Heritage Endowment Fund, 1979-1980
(1 folder)
Veterans Life Insurance, 1979-1982
(1 folder)
Series:
Box 3
Photographs
(2 folders)
Includes photos of Whitcomb, his family, friends; Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos; a
meeting with Ronald Reagan; George Wallace; Bob Hope; Senator Richard Lugar, et
al.
Series:
Box 3
Miscellaneous
(3 folders)
Includes items relating to wife Patricia.
Series:
Appointment Books
(10 volumes)
Box 3
1973-1976
1978
1980
1983
1984
Series:
Standing Rules and Orders
(4 volumes)
Box 3
87th General Assembly of Indiana, Senate: 1951
88th General Assembly of Indiana, Senate: 1953
96th General Assembly of Indiana, House of Representatives: 1969
96th General Assembly of Indiana, Senate: 1969