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Berlin (Germany) -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Charles H. Price Church and personal papers, 1924-1982

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5952 Series 3
Scope and Contents

This series includes papers from Charle H. Price's Church service as a missionary in Germany from 1930 to 1932, patriarch for the Pike's Peak Colorado Stake, and other various callings. Also included are papers from his personal life. Materials include his book Concerning God, the history he wrote about the Pike's Peak Stake, correspondence, journals, awards, photographs, scrapbooks, news articles, and other materials.

Dates: 1924-1982

Charles H. Price military papers, 1936-1982

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5952 Series 4
Scope and Contents

This series includes papers collected by Charles H. Price during his service in the United States military. Price served in the Army Air Corps, Army Air Corps Reserve, National Guard, and Air Force. He acheived the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Materials consist of military orders, photographs, news articles, scrapbooks, maps, and other materials from his time stationed in Greenland, Germany, and the United States.

Dates: 1936-1982

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 books, 1925-2017

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2220 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Collection of books on the Berlin Airlift, German history, the Air Force, and related topics. Dated 1925-2017.

Dates: 1925-2017

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

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