Accession 00-036: Addition to the collection, 1942
Scope and Contents
This accession consists of a photocopy of Eddie Rickenbacker's speech, We Prayed, concerning his mission to the South Pacific in 1942. Rickenbacker and his B-17 crew were forced to land in the Pacific in 1942, and spent twenty-one days at sea. After the rescue and some rest, Rickenbacker continued his tour of duty, observing fighting in New Guinea and the Solomons.
Dates
- 1942
Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Housed in Accession 97-54, box 2.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from John Bartek, a private in the Army Air Force who served as the flight mechanic with the crew assigned to fly Eddie Rickenbacker from Hawaii to the New Guinea headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur, and spent 3 weeks lost at sea.
Processing Information
Accession processed by Gary Gunnels, 3/27/00
Creator
- From the Collection: Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rickenbacker, William Frost, 1928-1995 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rickenbacker, Adelaide Frost, 1886-1977 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
