Harold E. Kearl papers, 1946, 1992-2001

File — Box: 11, Folder: 7-8

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 8 File 280

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Materials contain a brief summary of Harold E. Kearl's military life, correspondence with parents, and dealings with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot. Discusses bombing missions, flight crew, and the renown of his bomber, which survived 65 bombing raids over Europe. Includes a photograph of his bomber. Includes a letter to his parents describing his visit to his brother's grave in Germany, an official letter (in English and Russian) allowing him to travel in Russian-controlled German territory to visit the grave, and photographs of the grave. Also includes a map showing the location of a lake in northern Canada named for Eldon Kearl, and his obituary notice. Dated 1946, 1992-2001.

Dates

1946
1992-2001

Language of Materials

Materials in Russian and English.

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.