A collection of previously unpublished English language documents from U.S. government agencies and officials covering the period from U.S. wartime preparations for occupation of Japan through negotiation of the official peace treaty in 1951. Many of the documents are minutes of important meetings of organizations. The units available include: (1) U.S. Planning Documents, 1942-1945; (2) U.S. and Allied Policy, 1945-1952; (3) Reform, Recovery and Peace, 1942-1952 (CARL does not own).

Guides are kept in reference. Part 1. U.S. Planning Documents, 1942-1945. Part 2. U.S. and Allied Policy, 1945-1952. Library does not own Part 3. Reform, Recovery and Peace, 1945-1952.

Part 1. U.S. Planning Documents focuses on wartime preparation for the occupation and covers the time period from the U.S. entry into the war until Japan's surrender. The materials cover the formulation of major governmental units and informal proposals from individuals influencing policy making. Part 2. U.S. and Allied Policy covers the postwar formulation of occupation policies. Included is information on democratic reforms, U.S. policies regarding demilitarization implemented during the early phase of the occupation, and policies regarding economic regeneration and remilitarization.