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Woodard, William P. (William Parsons), 1896-1973

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William P. Woodard papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 153
Abstract

William P. Woodard (1896-1973) was a scholar of Japanese religion, and served as an advisor on religion and cultural resources during the allied command after World War II. His research and study of Japanese religions resulted in his book The Allied Occupation of Japan and Japanese Religions (1972). The collection contains correspondence, literary manuscripts, Allied Occupation documents, research files, mission records, films, and audiotapes.

Dates: 1869-1974