Military training camps -- Colorado.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The Arctic Survival Training Camp Papers of David Abbott span 1942 to 1997. The collection comprises two boxes, which contain a scrapbook, photographs, button, patches, and correspondence. As a former instructor at the Arctic Survival Training Camp, David Abbott collected materials both from various camps and from subsequent reunions. Reunion materials date from 1981 to 1997. Although Abbott's service was short, he was active in the survivor group before being honorably discharged. The...

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This video is a recording of the dedication of Camp Hale, Colorado as a national historical site as well as a booklet and memorial carving from October 12, 2022 when the site was declared a national monument.

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The interview provides information and personal observations about Jack Van Brunt's experiences training at Camp Hale, Colo. and Fort Carson, Colo. when he was assigned to the Mountain and Cold Weather Training Center

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE Training evaluations, training schedules, instructor guides and other materials related to mountain and winter warfare courses conducted at Camp Carson, Colorado and Camp Hale, Colorado during 1946 and 1947 make up the bulk of the collection. Additional materials relate to the Army Arctic Indoctrination School, from 1954 and 1955. Course evaluation materials from Camp Carson and Camp Hale include numerous small, attached photographs. 38th Regimental Combat Team yearbooks and limited...