Norman H. Dement Papers, 1884-1945

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Norman H. Dement Papers, 1884-1945

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Norman H. Dement of Tupelo, Miss., was a traveling salesman in the Midwest. He was drafted into the United States Army in December 1942 and served as an administrator in the Army Air Forces during World War II until his discharge in the fall of 1945. He served with several units, including the 55th Fighter Group and the 8th Air Force. Much of his service was in England. This collection is chiefly letters written by Norman H. Dement to his wife, Jane Hall Dement (Jenny), first as a traveling salesman and then as a soldier in World War II. World War II letters describe many United States Army Air Forces practices including those involving censorship and military secrecy, post-war demobilization, and promotions. Dement's letters also contain detailed descriptions of his off-duty life, including journeys through England, Scotland, and Bavaria. Letters frequently address the financial needs and concerns of his wife and family back home. Also included are a few miscellaneous items, including blank picture postcards of Lake Junaluska, N.C., and Washington, D.C.

About 600 items (1.0 linear feet)

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6626379

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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United States. Army Air Forces

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Dement, Norman H., 1913-1995

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Norman H. Dement of Tupelo, Miss., was a traveling salesman in the Midwest. He was drafted into the United States Army in December 1942 and served as an administrator in the Army Air Forces during World War II until his discharge in the fall of 1945. He served with several units, including the 55th Fighter Group and the 8th Air Force. Much of his service was in England. From the description of Norman H. Dement papers, 1884-1945 (bulk 1942-1945) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 52346...

Dement, Norman H., 1913-1995

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Norman H. Dement of Tupelo, Miss., was a traveling salesman in the Midwest. He was drafted into the United States Army in December 1942 and served as an administrator in the Army Air Forces during World War II until his discharge in the fall of 1945. He served with several units, including the 55th Fighter Group and the 8th Air Force. Much of his service was in England. From the description of Norman H. Dement papers, 1884-1945 (bulk 1942-1945) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 52346...