Milton G. Widdison papers, 1941-2001
Scope and Contents
Materials contain a history of Milton Gardner Widdison's experiences as a chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He discusses being stationed in Hawaii for some time before being transferred to Okinawa and later serving in the Philippines. Includes an autobiography, photocopied photographs (1942-1944), photocopied letters (1947-1948), photocopied certificate (1976), and photocopied newspaper articles. Also includes one panoramic photograph taken of LDS servicemen and women in Honolulu in 1942. Materials dated 1941-2001.
Dates
- 1941-2001
Creator
- Widdison, Milton Gardner (Person)
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
1 folder
1 photograph : black and white ; 45 x 19 cm
Language of Materials
English
General
Caption on panoramic photograph: Honolulu, 1942; LDS servicemen in front of Tabernacle. The gathering was related to the presentation by the Japanese LDS mission, of recreation equipment to be used for the entertainment of American servicemen. I received a 16mm belt and Howell movie projector, a public address system, and a library of paper backed books. These were given with no strings attached. Milton G. Widdison, Chaplain.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States