George Elmer Larkin : papers, 1940-1986.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

George Elmer Larkin : papers, 1940-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46613669

The papers focus on Larkin's participation in James H. Doolittle's Apr., 1942 raid on Tokyo, and his death in a plane crash in India in Oct., 1942. Included is a diary, written partially in retrospect, recounting Doolittle's Raid and subsequent experiences in China; correspondence regarding his death and burial; photos of him in China; Chinese money; Larkin's orders; and other related items.

0.33 cubic ft.

The Filson Historical Society

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7567707

The Filson Historical Society

Related Entities

There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

United States. Army Air Forces

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wb616q (person)

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...

Doolittle, James Harold, 1896-1993

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6v123j3 (person)

James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American military general and aviation pioneer who received the Medal of Honor for his daring raids on Japan during World War II. He also made early coast-to-coast flights, won many flying races, and helped develop instrument flying. Born in Alameda, California, Doolittle studied as an undergraduate at University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1922. He also earned a doctorate in aero...

Larkin, George Elmer, 1918-1942.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6614zqj (person)

World War II airman from Ky. From the description of George Elmer Larkin : papers, 1940-1986. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46613669 ...