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Paul Denckla Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 0993

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a scrapbook assembled by Denckla, including photographs and autographs of officers, reconnaissance photographs from Ninth Bombardment Division bombing missions, damage at bomb sites, and photographs and postcards from various places in Arizona and Europe where Denkla was stationed.

Dates

  • 1941 - 1945

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research

Biographical / Historical

Major Paul Denckla, a Philadelphia investment banker, was commissioned in the U.S. Army Air Forces in April 1942. He was commanding officer of the 330th School Squadron at Luke Field, Arizona and later was attached to the Ninety-seventh Combat Bombardment Wing, Ninth Bombardment Division, Ninth Air Force, in England and France.

Extent

.75 Cubic Feet (One oversized box.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

This collection is in fair to good condition.

Processing Information

Accession 95-27 was processed by Debbie Eldridge 1995-05-16.

FInding aid was entered into ArchivesSpace by Tori Buchanan 2022.

Title
Guide to the Paul Denckla Scrapbook
Subtitle
Record Group 993
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732