PHILIP A. LUNDAY PAPERS

The collection spans 1943-2005 and relates primarily to Lunday's World War II experiences. Papers include correspondence, memoirs and reference files, which Lunday assembled while writing Tramway Builders with Charles M. Hampton. Also included are scrapbooks, photograph albums and numerous working papers generated during the creation of the 10th Mountain Division database.

Letters, which Lunday sent to various family members during World War II, comprise a significant portion of the series. The letters were originally contained in envelopes glued to pages in two scrapbooks making access difficult. To prevent damage and improve access, letters were removed from the envelopes and filed in this series. During processing of the collection, letters and envelopes were individually numbered from 1 to 136 to facilitate cross-referencing. Additional correspondence, related to the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division, is also included. Copies of Lunday's memoirs, along with his reference files, form another portion of the series. Lundy's role in the creation of the 10th Mountain Division database is documented through correspondence, worksheets, test data, reports and planning materials. Limited memorabilia completes the series.

Three photograph albums and limited loose photographs comprise the series. The first album documents the restoration of an M29 Cargo Carrier (Weasel) and the ceremonies that marked its donation to the Colorado History Museum. Color photographic prints span 1943 to 1997 with the bulk of the photos from 1997. Photographs include extensive captions. A brief history of the vehicle's development and vehicle specifications are included with the album. This album was formerly designated 10th Mountain Division Photograph Album 44.

The second and third photograph albums document Lunday's military experiences. Although there is some overlap between the two albums, one concentrates primarily on Lunday's training at Purdue University, Fort Leonard Wood (Missouri) and Camp Swift (Texas). This album, formerly designated album 47A, also covers some of Lunday's early time in Italy. The other album, formerly designated album 47B, includes large selections of text, copies of military orders, newspaper clippings, rosters, citations and other military papers in addition to photographs. This album primarily covers the Italian Campaign and Lunday's post-war assignments.

Two scrapbooks comprise the series. The first covers Lunday's basic training and his time at Camp Swift (Texas). The second documents the Italian Campaign and post-war assignments. Scrapbooks contain primarily newspaper clippings and correspondence from Lunday to family members. Limited military papers are also included. Envelopes containing Lunday's letters are glued to scrapbook pages, making access to the enclosed letters difficult. To prevent damage and improve access, the letters have been removed and filed in Box 1, Series 1. During processing of the collection, letters and envelopes were individually numbered from 1 to 136 to facilitate cross-referencing.