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Berlin (Germany) -- History -- Blockade, 1948-1949

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: UF Berlin (Germany)—Airlift, 1948-1949 Berlin (Germany)—Blockade, 1948-1949 [Former heading] Berlin Airlift, Berlin, Germany, 1948-1949 Berlin Blockade, Berlin, Germany, 1948-1949

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

Charles H. Price papers on Germany, 1933-1982

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5952 Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes papers from Charles H. Price's study of Germany. Represented are papers from time he spent living, visiting, and researching Germany. Some of the main topics covered include the Berlin Wall, the Berlin Airlift, Hugo Jaeger (one of Adolf Hitler's personal photographers), World War II, and post-World War II Germany. Materials inlude news articles on various topics, magazines, photographs, correspondence, reports, maps, and other materials.

Dates: 1933-1982

Gail S. Halvorsen awards, 1938-2017

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains awards, certificates, and plaques, both received by and awarded by Gail S. Halvorsen. Dated 1938-2017.

Dates: 1938-2017

Gail S. Halvorsen book proofs, 1948-2009

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs for the book proofs for the books: Candy Bomber by Michael O. Tunnel, The Berlin Candy Bomber by Gail S. Halvorsen, and Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot by Margot Raven. Dated 1948-2009.

Dates: 1948-2009

Gail S. Halvorsen CD-ROMs of digital photographs, 1998-2017

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 10 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains CD-ROMS with photographs, many of candy bomber-themed events with Gail S. Halvorsen. Dated 1998-2017.

Dates: 1998-2017

Gail S. Halvorsen collection of art and literature on the Berlin Airlift, 1981-2014

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains art inspired by Gail S. Halvorsen, the Berlin airlift, and the history of flight. Includes scripts, songs, poetry, drawings and paintings, calendars, and postal items. Materials dated 1986-2014.

Dates: 1981-2014

Gail S. Halvorsen collection of audio recordings, 1977-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes speeches, interviews, audio books, and broadcasts featuring Gail S. Halvorsen on audio cassette. Discusses the Berlin airlift, Operation Little Vittles, the life of Gail S. Halvorsen, and Gail S. Halvorsen's personal beliefs. Tapes are in English and German. Materials dated 1977-2008.

Dates: 1977-2008