Box 113
Contains 14 Results:
Harold Gunn account, after 1940
Materials contain Harold Gunn's experiences as a prisoner-of-war in Germany during World War II after the B-17 he co-piloted was shot down. His experiences contained in the file are part of a book that has been photocopied titled "Courage In A Season Of War". Dated after 1940.
Lucile Laney papers, 1944-1945
Materials contain a pendant that Lucile Laney wore signifying that her husband was fighting in World War II and denoting that he was a captain. Also contains newspaper articles and fliers of German propanganda. Included is an English calendar with a message from her husband, Thean, while he was serving overseas. Dated 1944-1945.
Domestic publications, 1944-1945
Materials contain a letter from the War Department about the posthumously awarded Purple Heart. Contains a "TIME" magazine from August 14, 1944 as well as "The Saturday Evening Post" from August 12, 1944. Dated August 12, 1944-January 31, 1945.
David Clark artifacts, 1944-1945
Materials contain three different maps of Nazi Germany, as well as a guide for troops on leave in Paris. Dated 1944-1945.
Gail S. Halvorsen papers, 1977-1998
Contain letters to Halvorsen regarding his knowledge and experience with the Berlin Airlift. Also contains a poem about the airlift titled "Berlin Airlift (Peace Warriors' Eternal Echo)". Includes a pamphlet from the fiftieth anniversary of the airlift, along with a booklet of the allied military vehicles that were in Berlin from 1945-1994. Contains a German booklet to make a paper model airplane. Dated 1977; 1989; 1996; 1998.
Larry M. Arnoldsen autobiography excerpt, 2010 January 18
Materials contain a chapter from Larry M. Arnoldsen's autobiography detailing his service in the U.S. Navy as a cook. Arnoldsen gives his experiences serving two tours in the Korean War that totaled nineteen months. Dated January 18, 2010.
Alpheus S. Williams dictionary and photograph, approximately 1861-1865
Materials include the dictionary of General Alpheus S. Williams and a photograph of Williams in his uniform. General Williams carried the dictionary with him throughout the Civil War. Dated approximately 1861-1865.
H. Curtis Wright papers, 2001 January 26
Materials contain a memoir detailing H. Curtis Wright's early life and life in the U.S. Navy working as a blimp mechanic during World War II. Memoir is titled "My Two-year 'Kiddy Cruise' in the U.S. Navy, 1946-48". Also contains photocopied documents including a letter from General Omar Bradley to veterans, Wright's service record, his notice for separation, his honorable discharge certificate, and scholarly article on blimps.
Serviceman's copy of the Book of Mormon, 1943
Materials contain a serviceman's copy of The Book of Mormon from World War II. Included is an attachment to be worn with dog tags signifying being a Latter-day Saint. Dated 1943.