| | 42 | Author: | United States. Navy. Training School (Tucson, Ariz.) | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Records of the United States Naval Training (Indoctrination) School),
1944 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1944 | | | | Abstract: | The Naval Training (Indoctrination) School, headquartered
in the Old Main Building on The University of Arizona
campus from 1942 to 1945, was responsible for training
over 10,000 men during World War II. The collection includes typescript
(carbon and mimeograph) orders, memoranda, and schedules relating to the organization,
conduct and training of the student officers. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 43 | Author: | Lee, Kenneth Horace, 1927-2005 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Kenneth Horace Lee letters1944-1946 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1944-1946 | | | | Abstract: | Letters written by Kenneth H. Lee, while in the U.S. Navy during
World War II, to family members back home, from 1944 to 1946. He describes training camp
in San Diego, training and work as a hospital corpsman, and life on board ship, and then
in Japan after the surrender. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 44 | Author: | Finch, Robert L., 1897-1941 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Robert L. Finch, MG 65, 1917-1941 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1917-1941 | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists mostly of documents, award certificates, photos, maps and other memorabilia related to Robert L. Finch’s distinguished military service in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence, news clippings and other items related to Finch’s service in the Arizona State Legislature during the 1920s and to his personal life following the War. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State Archives | | | | Subjects: | World War I. | Arizona Legislature. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 45 | Author: | Kerby family
Miller family | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Miller and Kerby Family Papers
1931-2003
1940-1992 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1931-2003 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses business records, correspondence, photographs, military records, financial records, yearbooks, publications, and teaching materials documenting the Miller and Kerby families. Subjects represented include Joseph and Estella (Daniels) Kerby's business interests in Phoenix, George Miller Jr.'s work at Thunderbird Field during World War II and subsequent career as a pilot and educator, and Muriel (Kerby) Miller's career as a high school English teacher. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Ask an Archivist for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Greater Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | World War, 1939-1945 | Flight training -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 48 | Author: | MacKinnon, Stephen R.
MacKinnon, Janice R. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Smedley-MacKinnon Collection
1909-2001 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1909-2001 | | | | Abstract: | The Smedley-MacKinnon collection includes book manuscripts and proofs, oral history interviews conducted by Stephen and Janice MacKinnon while writing Agnes Smedley: The Life and Times of an American Radical, materials regarding the FBI's investigation of Smedley, photographs, periodicals, correspondence, road maps, a scrapbook documenting a trip to China, information regarding the China Reporting Conference, research materials, an index, and notebooks. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
University Archives | | | | Subjects: | Espionage, Communist -- United States | Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 | World War, 1939-1945 -- China | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 49 | Author: | Smedley, Agnes, 1892-1950
MacKinnon, Stephen R. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Smedley-MacKinnon Collection
1911-1986
1920-1950 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1911-1986 | | | | Abstract: | The Smedley-Mackinnon Collection houses research source materials, notes, and correspondence documenting the life of journalist Agnes Smedley that were compiled by historian Stephen MacKinnon. Although the materials range from 1911 to 1986, the bulk of the collection consists of photocopied Smedley correspondence, publications, and espionage investigation records extending from 1920 to 1950. The collection has been arranged in four series. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library. University Archives | | | | Subjects: | Espionage, Communist -- United States | Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 | World War, 1939-1945 -- China | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 50 | Author: | Gold Star Wives of America. Phoenix (Ariz.) Chapter | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. Phoenix Chapter Records
1979-2010 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1979-2010 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses office files, board meeting minutes, brochures, a book, a flag, a VHS tape, and other materials documenting the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. Phoenix Chapter from 1979 to 2010. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Participation, American. | War widows -- Arizona. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, American. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 53 | Author: | Johnston,
Philip, approximately 1892-1978 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Philip Johnston Papers 1896-1982 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1896-1982 | | | | Abstract: | The Philip Johnston Papers include correspondence, stories
and articles written by Johnston, reference files, photographs, and audio recordings and
transcripts of oral histories related to Johnston's life as a non-Native American
growing up on the Navajo Nation (formerly the Navajo Indian Reservation) in the early
1900s. Topics covered include Johnston's father, Reverend William Riley Johnston, and
his missionary activities on the Navajo Nation; Philip Johnston's knowledge of issues
pertinent to the Navajo Nation among other Native American communities; Johnston's
involvement with the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II; his opinions as to problems
with the Glen Canyon Dam (near Page, Arizona); and other topics related to Arizona,
Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and California. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and
Archives | | | | Subjects: | World War, 1939-1945--Cryptography. | Navajo code talkers | Navajo language. | Dams--Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 60 | Author: | University of Arizona. Office of the
President | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | University of
Arizona Office of the President records,
1937-1947 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1937-1947 | | | | Abstract: | Correspondence and financial papers relating to the administration and
management of the university including areas such as building and grounds,
military matters, student health, land acquisitions, enrollment statistics,
student publications, fraternities and sororities, scholarships and awards, WPA
Federal Works Agency proposed projects, and other issues. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation,
1942-1945 | World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Education and the
war | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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