Gael Elmer papers, 1944-1950

File — Box: 24, Folder: 24

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 616

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a narrative by Gael Elmer detailing the mission and events leading up to Elmer becoming a German prisoner of war and details his imprisonment. Contains a photocopy of the telegram Cleah W. Bowman received in regards to the death of her son, Deveroux W. Bowman, a fellow crew member and friend of Elmer. Also contains photocopies of other correspondence received by the parents of Bowman in regards to their son's death. Contains photocopies of photos taken during the war of Elmer and other members of his flight crew. Contains photocopied information of Deveroux W. Bowman. Also contains a photocopied excerpt from Gael Elmer's war journal and other correspondence he sent. Dated 1944-1950.

Dates

1944-1950

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.