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R. Lynn Nielson papers, 1944-2012

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 8 File 877

Scope and Contents

Materials contain a history of R. Lynn Nielson regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Discusses training and radio school, serving in Hawaii, and fighting the Japanese in Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian, the Philippines, and Okinawa. Includes maps, poems, and journal entries written by Nielson in 1987 and 1991, Army certificates, copied photographs, and copied newspaper articles. There is also a Saints at War Participant Information Sheet with background and consent information, and correspondence between Nielson and the Saints at War director. Dated 1944-2012.

Dates

  • 1944-2012

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.

Extent

2 folders

Language of Materials

English

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