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Seeking articles written by Army Tech-4 Raynell Sloan

Marie Daniely Feb 18, 2020 12:10 PM

In the unit history report of the 703rd Medical and Sanitary Company, there are several references to Tech-4 Raynell E, Sloan being assigned as a Public Relations Correspondent (London). One quote from the history stated, "Immediately, he started to turn out interesting articles dealing with individuals in the organization and operations of the unit as a whole." Another entry said "Technician Raynell E. Sloan, 34541076, Public Relations Correspondent, had by this time become so valuable in the Department of Public Relations, London, that permission to remain on temporary duty for an additional seven (7) days was granted per paragraph 4, Special Order Number 23, Headquarters, 186th Medical Battalion (Separate), APO 229, dated 10 March 1945. I would like to read some of his articles to see if it can help me with research of my father's military service in the 703rd.

Re: Seeking articles written by Army Tech-4 Raynell Sloan

Hannah Bingham Mar 4, 2020 2:33 PM (in response to Marie Daniely)

Dear Ms. Daniely,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the National Archives Catalog and located a series of the Bureau of Public Relations titled Press and Radio News Releases, 1921 - 1947 in the Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs (Record Group 165) and a series titled European Editions of the Stars and Stripes Newspaper, 1943-1948 in the Records of U.S. Army Operational, Tactical, and Support Organizations (Record Group 338) that may include the articles you seek. Unfortunately, there are no listings of articles by the name of the author.

Therefore, the staff of the National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (RDT2) will be pleased to make the finding aids to these records available to you or your representative in the Textual Research Room located 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, near the University of Maryland--College Park campus. The Textual Research Room (Room 2000) hours are 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. The RDT2 consultation room hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. No appointment is necessary. Prior to your visit, please consult College Park websites at https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/college-park/, https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/self-service-copying.html, and https://www.archives.gov/research/start/getting-started.pdf.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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