University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States Navy ROTC Collection [graphic]. 1941-1985.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States Navy ROTC Collection [graphic]. 1941-1985.

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The collection documents activities of the U.S. Naval ROTC unit located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. Included are some materials relating to the U.S. Navy Pre-flight School located at the University during World War II. See online finding aid for a list of subjects and box contents.

1,562 items in 6 boxes.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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