Wilbur H. Morrison papers, 1938-1999.

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Wilbur H. Morrison papers, 1938-1999.

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Collection contains manuscripts (originals and copies) of a number of Wilbur H. Morrison's books (including "Fortress Without a Roof", "Above and Beyond, 1941-1945", and "The Adventure Guide to Baja California"), manuscripts of speeches presented by Morrison, and Morrison's personal and business correspondence. Collection also contains a large number of photographs (mainly of American World War II aircraft, World War II scenes from the European and Pacific Theatres, and a few of Morrison and his family), slides used in "The Adventure Guide to Baja California", and audio tapes of interviews used in Morrison's books, veterans gatherings relating to Morrison's military history books, and speeches presented by Morrison. Numerous audio cassettes and compact disks of World War II era music, several 16 mm motion picture films (mostly World War II newsreels and propaganda films), and a few videotapes concerning military history are in this collection as well.

23.55 cubic ft. (36 boxes) + 15 envelopes + 1 folder.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6929427

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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