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Charles A. Adam, Jr. WWII snapshots

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0737

Content Description

This collection contains snapshots from WWII (aerial, airplanes, servicemen portraits). Some of the photos are from France, Italy, and possibly Egypt. Also included are 1944 Time magazine article regarding "Invasion Money" with a 50 centime paper note from Morocco as an example, Christmas cards and postcards, an unidentified 8 mm film reel, leather name tags, and a few military documents. Lt. Adam was in the 311th Ferrying Squadron, 302nd Transport Wing, AAF station 384. The majority of the photographs have an "R" number on the reverse, possibily denoting items from a specific roll of film; very few have names or other identifying information. Photos have been placed in plastic protectors, with any duplicates having been separated and stored in paper envelopes. Many of these photographs have surnames printed on the back, but are more likely to be the individuals requesting copies of the photograph, and not necessarily the subject of the photograph itself.

Some of the names include: Brennan, Bruner, DeJonghe, Dempsey, Frenck, Gale, Garrard, Hawkins, Holste, Howard, Kennedy, Kent, King, Krant or Kraut, McLean, Miller, Mostyn, Norden, Palma or Palwa, Peterson, Pierce, Preston, Rehocks, Richards, Smith, Stilbel, Thomas, Walker, Walmsley, Wolfe.

Dates

  • 1942-1945

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Charles A. Adam, Jr. WWII snapshots must be obtained from the Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

Biographical / Historical

Charles A. Adam, Jr. joined the Army in 1940 and advanced to the rank of second lieutenant, then transferred to the Air Corps and became a pilot. Lt. Adam was in the 311th Ferrying Squadron, 302nd Transport Wing, AAF station 384. He served his country for five years in active duty in the United States and Europe during World War II and earned the rank of major.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

World War II snapshots featuring aerial photographs, airplanes, servicemen portraits and candid shots. Locations include Paris, France, and possibly Italy and Egypt. Also includes assorted military ephemera.

Arrangement

Snapshots have been grouped by the "R" number printed on the back, possibly identifying the specific roll of film. Unlabeled items are grouped by subject, with all duplicates separated out.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives by Corey Larsen in 2009.

Title
Guide to the Charles A. Adam, Jr. World War II snapshots
Author
Finding aid written by Heather Housley and Dan Davis
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)