Earl Harvey Peirce papers, 2001 June 7

File — Box: 12, Folder: 19

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 318

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Materials contain a memoir by Earl Harvey Peirce regarding his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1946. He discusses his work in the Engineering Corps as an aircraft maintenance officer, and achieving the rank of captain. Memoir covers Peirce's employment prior to the war, induction, training, and overseas stations. Includes a map of his travels throughout the war. Contains his discharge papers and photocopied newspaper articles citing his unit's movements and achievements. Photographs show Peirce in full military dress, with his wife, with his jeep, and with his technical crews. Also shown are scenic shots of Okinawa, military cemeteries, wreckage left from a passing typhoon, and Japanese prisoners-of-war. Dated June 7, 2001.

Dates

Creation: 2001 June 7

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.