Edward H. Garnett papers, 1942-1943.

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Edward H. Garnett papers, 1942-1943.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42284717

The collection contains over 90 letters written by Edward Garnett to Arlea Newman while Mr. Garnett was training in the Army Air Corp in San Antonio, Texas and Vernon, Texas. The letters discuss the couple's marriage plans and Mr. Garnett's daily routine while in training. The letters date from October 1942 to March 1943, when Ms. Newman joins Mr. Garnett in Texas.

1 box, .5 linear feet

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7447444

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

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United States. Army Air Forces

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The Army Air Forces War Adjustment Course was established in 1944 at several locations in the U.S., one of which was Harvard Business School. The HBS program involved eight weeks of training in the business of contract terminations, cutbacks, and property disposal necessitated by changes in Army Air Forces tactical requirements. Approximately 4,200 officers received instruction throughout the country, about one sixth of them at HBS. The goal of the program was to train men for participation in t...

Garnett, Edward, 1905-1974

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Edward H. Garnett joined the Army Air Corp in October, 1942 and was sent to San Antonio, Texas for training. In 1943, he was transferred to Victory Field outside of Vernon, Texas. He wrote letters almost daily to Ms. Arlea Newman in Independence, Missouri. In March 1943, Ms. Newman joined Mr. Garnett in Texas. From the description of Edward H. Garnett papers, 1942-1943. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 42284717 ...

Newman, Arlea

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