Robert Wallace Fossum papers, approximately 1991, 1944-1946
Scope and Contents
File contains materials related to the service of Robert Wallace Fossum in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Drew (APA 162) as a radar operator. Materials contain brief excerpts from Robert Wallace Fossum's autobiography, oral interviews, and a biography, which describe his naval service throughout the Pacific and Kamikaze attacks. Also includes the wartime experiences of his wife, Crystal B. Fossum, photocopied military documents, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and timeline of Fossum's service. Dated 1944-1946 and approximately 1991.
Dates
- approximately 1991
- 1944-1946
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
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States