Louis Francis Worland : papers, 1942-1960.

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Louis Francis Worland : papers, 1942-1960.

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Correspondence, primarily from 1942 to 1945, focusing on Worland's tour of duty as a bombardier-navigator in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Most letters are between Worland and his family. His letters describe the monotony and boredom of military life, China, missing home and family, his Catholic faith, what post-war life will be like and what he wants to do after he returns home. Letters from his family describe life at home, and how they miss Worland and his brothers who are also in the service. The collection also includes Japanese money, Worland's biography and death notice, and newspaper clippings.

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The Filson Historical Society

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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...

Worland, Louis Francis, 1917-1945.

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World War II bombardier. From the description of Louis Francis Worland : papers, 1942-1960. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49479481 ...