James Earl Rudder '32 Collection, 1918-2001 | Cushing Library

The collection spans the life of James Earl Rudder. The James Earl Rudder Papers (1918-2001 (bulk: 1944-1970)) are arranged into nine series, the first seven roughly corresponding to the chronology of James Earl Rudder's life, with an additional section devoted to materials collected mainly by his wife, Margaret Rudder, and a final one devoted to any memorabilia and awards received.  The collection includes materials from Rudder’s time in the service during WWII, clippings from newspapers, as well as posters, magazine issues, memorabilia, and Rudder’s awards.

Separated Materials

Items permanently loaned as of December 13, 2002 to the Texas A&M University Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center for display purposes include:

• 1 Class A hat with field grade insignia

• 2 Fatigue caps, one soft, one barrel shaped rigid with MGen insignia

• 8 Field caps as follows:

• 1 with Major General insignia

• 1 with Brigardier General insignia

• 1 American Legion

• 1 VFW Lodge 856—National Security Committee

• 1 VFW Lodge 856—National Security Committee Vice Chairman

• 1 VFW Lodge 856—National Security Committee Chairman, 1965-1966

• 1 VFW 4692 Life Member—National Security & Foreign Affairs Committee, 1960-1970

• 1 VFW Lodge 856—Texas

• 1 Set Major General Insignia, class A embroidered stars