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Accession 97-048: Addition to the collection, 1942 - 1997

 Accession
Identifier: 97-048

Scope and Contents

This accession contains artifacts from World War II and a small set of letters from various persons to Dr. Sledge, mostly concerning his writings on World War II. The artifacts consist of uniforms, equipment, flags, and items gathered from battlefield in the Pacific. Many of the items are Japanese. Also included are uniform items worn by his father, a medical officer in World War I.

Dates

  • 1942 - 1997

Extent

7.5 Cubic Feet (6 record center boxes, 1 tall document box)

Language of Materials

English

Separated Materials

Object 12 from box 3, a large Nazi flag from Czechoslovakia in 1945, was deaccessioned in March, 2016.

Processing Information

This accession was processed by Paul Martin, May 13, 1997.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Auburn Alabama 36849
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