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George Deason Collection

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains items pertaining to World War II (1939-1945), including printed material, maps, and writings. Of particular interest is a log kept by Orville Bowers about bombing missions in Europe. The printed material includes newspapers and pamphlets printed during the war, both internationally and on the American homefront.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1945

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Extent

From the Collection: .02 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: German

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These items were a gift of Mrs. George Deason to the E.M. Violette Museum in 1946.

Bibliography

George B. Deason (1920-2003) served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.

Repository Details

Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository

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