Correspondence from Silliman University President Arthur L. Carson to Mr. Dimaya regarding war records and documents

These two letters, dated September 30 and October 2, 1947, are significant post-World War II correspondence from Arthur L. Carson, the President of Silliman University in Dumaguete, Philippines, addressed to a Mr. Dimaya. The correspondence pertains to the collection and transmission of war historical records and documents, specifically mentioning a copy of an official report furnished by Col. Edgar G. Grossman, formerly with the PCAU (Philippine Civil Affairs Unit). These documents are relevant to the institution's history as they highlight Silliman University's role in the immediate post-war period, including the institutional effort to preserve historical accounts of the war and its impact. The mention of confidential documents and the PCAU places the items within the broader context of national post-war recovery and the transition of American military and civil administration in the Philippines.

The manuscript is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical manuscript for preservation purposes. APA Citation: Carson, A. L. (1947, September 30). [Letter to Mr. Dimaya regarding war records and official report copy] [Correspondence]. Silliman University. Carson, A. L. (1947, October 2). [Letter to Mr. Dimaya regarding war historical records and the 1947 Founders Day folder] [Correspondence]. Silliman University.