TMD. 10th Mountain Division Collection

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Watercolor titled: "Climbing Area, MTG, Camp Hale, Col." (Mountain Training Group, Camp Hale, Colo.)

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Collection contains 19 pencil sketches of Camp Hale and the Italian Campaign (1945), 5 V-mail letters with drawings (1945), photographs of the Italian Campaign (1945), flier for: A life in photography by Fritz Kaeser (n.d.).

Scope and Contents The collection contains manuscript materials generated by Kramer entitled: "Report from the Rockies" (ca.1943); clippings and correspondence (1990, 1996-2003); photographs (1944, n.d.); address book (n.d.); rosters (1990-1991, 2002); brochures and memorabilia (1986-2008); manuscript: "When Aspen was Conceived" by Fritz Schmidt (1996); report: "Environmental Handbook for the Camp Hale and Pikes Peak Areas, Colorado" (1958); copy: "History of the 10th Mountain Division 1944-1945" (n.d.); list...

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Bronze Star citation, correspondence, military records, newspaper clippings on acceptance of awarded purple heart, Congressional certificate (copy).

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The collection contains the following paperwork: Bronze Star Citation (1945), copies of a newspaper clipping and discharge papers (1945) for George Koslow.

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The collection contains a scrapbook with newspaper clippings from various newspapers including the "Blizzard" (ca.1943-1945).

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Collection contains photographs taken at Camp Hale, Colo. by George B. Clark (1943-1944).

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Collection contains correspondence (1943-1945), a biographical sketch (n.d.), transcription of clippings regarding Dangman's artwork (n.d.), a photograph of Dangman (1944) and 19 wood block prints on Christmas cards by Dangman (1971-1988).

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Collection contains copy of Firman's memoir: "K Co. 87th Mtn. Inf. Reg." describing the invasion of Kiska Island; correspondence; photographs of Camp Roberts, Kiska Island, Italy.

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The collection includes German propaganda leaflets (1944); book by Bill Mauldin: "This Damn Tree Leaks" (1945) with autographs of members of Company I , 85th Regiment; copies of Orrell's poem: "A Tribute to a Friend" (ca.1990) and memoir: "One Soldiers WWII Combat Memories With the Tenth Mountain Division" (1997).

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Collection contains photographs of the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment training at Ft. Lewis, Wash., including scenes of mule packing, physical training, skiing and rock climbing; 1 photo post card; 1 newspaper clipping.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE Sixty-three of George F. Earle's original World War II oil paintings and a photograph album containing approximately 420 photographs of the Kiska Island invasion and occupation comprise the bulk of the collection. Limited personal papers also form part of the collection. Sixty-three color slides of Earle's paintings are for viewing only and may not be reproduced. SERIES 1 PERSONAL PAPERS 1944-1995 BOX 1 George F. Earle helped to produce a...

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Collection contains copies of Rosenfield's memoirs: My Life in the Ski Troops (2000); copy of vita (n.d.); clippings of Bronze Star Award to Pfc. Everett Rosenburgh (1945).

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George J. Shumway was born on March 8, 1920 in Duchesne, Utah. He joined the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Lewis, Wash. in 1942 and participated in both the Kiska invasion and the Italian Campaign. He served with the 87th Infantry Battalion, Company A, and attained the rank of Sergeant. Shumway died on October 31, 2006 in Fullerton, Calif. The collection is photographs taken during World War II.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The collection includes a typed copy of General Hays' memoir, limited correspondence, a Distinguished Service Medal citation and several biographical sketches prepared by the 10th Mountain Division Office of Public Relations. A copy of Hays' scrapbook also comprises a portion of the collection. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs and correspondence. However, the pages are not numbered and all scrapbook materials are copies. Numerous photograph copies include Hays'...

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The collection contains an edited and transcribed copy of Senner's war diary (ca.1945).

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Collection contains copy of correspondence (1945); copy of letter from Rosemary to George Sisneros (1995); postcard of Italy and newspaper clippings (1945); copy of Order of Erwin Conklin (1945).

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Collection contains a copy of Nelson's memoir: The World War II Experiences of George Nelson Jr. (2007); two color photographs of George Nelson and Darryl Sannes (2009).

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The collection contains a scrapbook with newspaper clippings (1942-1945).

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Collection contains correspondence, letters of recommendation from National Ski Patrol; copies of military papers and photographs; memoir: From Student to Solider: My War Years 1941-1945.

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Collection contains Ripley's photo album with 24 black and white photographs of skiing and rock climbing at Camp Hale, Colo.; aerial tramway at Riva Ridge, Italy; General Mark Clark. A file of personal papers, including military orders, maps, and Riva Ridge insignia.

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Collection contains photocopies of correspondence between Gerald Nash and his parents (1945); Nash family genealogy (n.d.).

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Portrait of Charles Minot "Minnie" Dole. Print of the painting by Glidden circa 1966, which was commissioned by the 10th Mountain Division for the National Art Museum of Sport.

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Collection contains a copy of the Haynes memoir: My war experience (n.d.)

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Items in the collection include copies of 15 black and white photographs (1943-1945); copy of a letter from William H. Cruickshank to Charles Craig about his father Gordon A. Craig (2002); biographical sketch by Charles Craig (2008).

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The collection consists of a scrapbook of postcards, newspaper clippings, information on training at Camp Swift, Tex., actions of the 85th Mountain Infantry Regiment, Italian Campaign, and pin-up series of "Mountains of the Week" (1943-1945).

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Collection contains three letters written by Gordon McWade to his family (1942-1943).

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The collection contains the following biographical materials: articles, clippings related to Stimson's career as a mortgage banker (1969-1970); "Operation Mule" by Gordon Stimson (n.d.); "Gordon Stimson: Autobiographical Notes and Letters" (1999); 68 color slides depicting Kiska, Adak, Attu and Dutch Habor in the Aleutian Island with numerous soldiers of the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment identified (n.d.).

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE Articles and manuals, either written by or translated by Carter during World War II, and an annotated collection of mountain soldier photographs comprise the bulk of the collection, which spans 1932 to 1950. Most of the material refers to European mountain warfare from World War I through World War II. Mountain warfare tactics, equipment and supplies worldwide are detailed in these materials. Correspondence about testing proposed mountain equipment and Carter's struggle to secure employment...

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The collection contains Kerr's wartime scrapbook containing clippings, photographs and correspondence that had been compiled by his mother (1942-1945).