United States -- History -- 1933-1945 -- Sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Brunson family papers
Photocopies of correspondence, a diary, newspaper clippings, certificates, and miscellaneous items. The diary was kept between December 1941 and March 1942 and relates Brunson's feelings and observations at the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II. The correspondence includes items by Peter's father, Lewis Brunson (1831-1888), and by Mormon Church leaders. The clippings relate to the activities of Brunson family members.
Communique
Photocopies of a typewritten military communique from the Allied Powers to the Japanese government probably dated August 15, 1945. The item presents some conditions as well as a procedural itinerary relative to the Japanese surrender to the Allies.
Howe D. Moffat letter and agenda
Typed and signed letter and typed and mimeographed agenda. The letter is from D. Howe Moffat of the Treasury Department, is addressed to Helen Garrity of Salt Lake City, Utah, and dated March 30, 1946. This item originally accompanied a distinguished service medal as a token of appreciation for Garrity's participation in the "War Finance Program." The agenda is for the "Utah state wide 7th war loan War Bond Queen Contest" held on July 4, 1945.