Daniel Salinas papers, 1937-1999 (bulk 1943-1945).

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Daniel Salinas papers, 1937-1999 (bulk 1943-1945).

The collection spans the years 1937-1999 (with the bulk of the materials dating 1943-1945) and is comprised of military and personal papers. Materials include photographs, correspondence, training manuals, government documents, yearbooks, obituary notices, newspaper clippings, postcards, records of business transactions, and a Certificate of Baptism.

About 600 items (0.8 linear feet)

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Salinas, Ana Maria.

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Salinas, Daniel, 1921-1999

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Daniel Salinas was one of the first Mexican-Americans to enlist in the Army Air Force in 1942, at the age of 21. After completion of his military training he was sent to Italy where he flew 76 missions during World War II. Upon returning to the United States he married Ana Maria Salinas and moved to San Antonio, Texas; they lived there for a short time before returning to Laredo, Texas. After moving back to Laredo, Daniel Salinas worked for his uncle at Salinas Department Store. He eventually we...

United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 12th

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