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Found in 389 Collections and/or Records:

David E. Lofgren papers, 1998 November, 1942-1946

 File — Box 35: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005254], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 811
Scope and Contents File contains a military history of David E. Lofgren, discussing his service in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European and Pacific Theaters. Lofgren's memories were recorded in 1998 and transcribed through 1999. Lofgren recounts landing in France, serving in jeep reconnaissance in Germany, and serving in the Philippines after the war ended. Also includes copied photographs of Lofgren's bayonet collection and other war memorabilia, copies of his Army discharge papers, a history of...
Dates: 1998 November; 1942-1946
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army infantry

Dean Floyd Mansfield papers, 1946, 2001-2002

 File — Box 4: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005429], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 8 File 72
Scope and Contents note Materials contain papers relating to Dean Floyd Mansfield regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Radio Intercept Operator. Includes an memoir written by Mansfield discussing his history and participation of the war effort in the China/India/Burma Theater. Also includes biographical information of Mansfield written by his wife, Marion Mansfield. Also contains a photocopied military document. A copy of a letter written to Elder L. Tom Perry by Mansfield's wife. Dated...
Dates: 1946; 2001-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (South-East Asia)

Dirk Roothoff papers, 1943

 File — Box 64: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197231012979], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 1 File 1331
Scope and Contents Materials contain personal papers of Dirk Roothoff relating to his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. The file contains his Report for Induction, a letter from the Governor welcoming him home, a draft notice, and a speration guild. There are also two maps and two photographs of Roothoff in uniform. A newspaper article discusses Roothoff registering for the selective service after World War II entitled "Utah 25-Year-Olds Register for Draft As Stations Report Large Turnout". Dated...
Dates: 1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army

Don Alan Fisher papers, 1945-1946, approximately 2002

 File — Box 46: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 11; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005361], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1 File 1013
Scope and Contents

Materials contain a personal memoir of Don Alan Fisher that briefly describes his training as a paratrooper in Georgia and being sent overseas to the Philippines during World War II. Describes starting a band for the men in uniform. He also included copies of his honorary discharge papers and a few photocopied pictures, one of him and one of his band. Dated 1945-1946, approximately 2002.

Dates: 1945-1946; approximately 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project Records for the United States Army Airborne

Don Arlo Taylor papers, 1942-1945, 1997-2001

 File — Box 43: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005338], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 File 960
Scope and Contents

File contains materials relating to Don Arlo Taylor's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and his personal history. Materials contain a short account of how Taylor received a bronze star, a citation for heroic efforts and pictures of the award ceremony, several newspaper clippings about himself, and his Certificate of Discharge were all included. Also includes the bronze star medal, dated 1943, in a case with accompanying photograph. Dated 1942 to 1945 and 1997 to 2001.

Dates: 1942-1945; 1997-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy

Don J. Christensen papers, 1991-2002, 1943-1946

 File — Box 34: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005247], Folder: 21
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 File 798
Scope and Contents note Material contains papers of Don J. Christensen regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946. Contains a bound memoir written by Christensen with information added by his son Wayne W. Christensen. The memoir describes Christensen's schooling in weapons repair, training in France, fighting on the front lines of Germany, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, and joining the Army chorus and performing throughout Europe. Memoir contains copied photographs and...
Dates: 1991-2002; 1943-1946
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army

Don Jameson papers, 1942-1946, 2000-2001

 File — Box 11: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005494], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 8 File 275
Scope and Contents note Materials contain a memoir of Don Jameson regarding his service as an engineer in the British Merchant Navy during World War II from 1942-1946. Contains letters describing Jameson's military experiences. Includes a log of his voyages on transport ships in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and the English Channel. Describes life in Manchester during German bombing raids. Also includes details of his induction, life on the transport ships, and the fear from sustaining bombardment from coastal...
Dates: 1942-1946; 2000-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for other militaries

Don L. Shumway papers, 1928-1965

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8874 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains military documents, artifacts, phonograph records and other papers relating to Don L. Shumway's service in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. Dated 1928 to 1965.

Dates: 1928-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8874, E. Gene Shumway family papers

Don V. Tibbs papers, 1943-2001

 File — Box 41: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231005312], Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 4 File 924
Scope and Contents note Material contains papers relating to the military service of Don V. Tibbs in the U.S. Army during World War II. File contains many photocopied photos; his medals and ribbons. Colored photographs were originally included, but Tibbs requested they be returned. File also contains various military records, the personal history of Tibbs, a photocopy of a penny postcard sent to Tibbs' parents, telegrams, articles mentioning Tibbs being injured, a citation for the Bronze Star medal, and accounts...
Dates: 1943-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Field Artillery

Walter Howard Draper papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6180
Scope and Contents

Contains missionary diaries, scriptures, and memorabilia; military, NASA, and other civil service personnel papers; family history book and photographs; assorted personal, insurance, and legal papers; and ephemera that includes items from the Netherlands, from the 1938 World's Fair, and NASA. Items dated 1936-1987.

Dates: 1936-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Walter Howard Draper papers

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