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Latter Day Saints -- Germany -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Gail S. Halvorsen collection of artifacts, 1948-2011

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains artifacts, including parachutes, hankerchiefs, other textiles and memorabilia related to Halvorsen's post-military retirement. Dated approximately 1948-2011.

Dates: 1948-2011

Gail S. Halvorsen collection of ephemera from schools, 1989-2017

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

Contains items given to Gail S. Halvorsen by schools in recognition of Operation Little Vittles. Includes projects created by school children and learning packets related to the Candy Bomber. Materials dated 1989-2017.

Dates: 1989-2017

Gail S. Halvorsen ephemera from events, 1974-2018

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Papers from events attended by Gail S. Halvorsen in the U.S. and Europe, including military events, candy drops, autograph sessions, museum openings, guest appearances at performances, and awards ceremonies. Also includes brochures, itineraries, invitations, name tags, and other papers. Materials are dated 1974-2018.

Dates: 1974-2018

Gail S. Halvorsen papers on post-military retirement, 1948-2018

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

Contains papers, media, and memorabilia documenting the life of Gail S. Halvorsen after his retirement from the United States Air Force. Includes records of his continued contact with Germany, his humanitarian activities, and candy drops and visits he performed at various locations around the globe. Materials dated 1948-2017.

Dates: 1948-2018

Oral histories, approximately 2000-2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8956 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audiocassette recordings of German members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaking about their lives, especially the period occuring during World War II, as compiled by Roger P. Minert. The histories were collected mostly through personal or telephone interviews between Roger and the member in either Utah or Germany. Materials created approximately 2000 to 2011.

Dates: approximately 2000-2011

Papers on the autobiography of Gail S. Halvorsen, 1990-2010

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

Includes papers and ephemera relating to the creation and publication of Gail S. Halvorsen's autobiography, The Berlin Candy Bomber. Includes manuscripts and excerpts, cover paintings, and promotional material. Materials dated 1990-2010.

Dates: 1990-2010

West German Mission, approximately 2000-2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8956 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains autobiographical writings and diaries of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lived in West Germany before and during World War II. Also contains transcripts of interviews conducted by Roger Minert with these members between approximately 2000 and 2011. All materials written and collected in preparation for the publishing of Minert's books on the subject.

Dates: approximately 2000-2011