The Henry and Betty John papers, 1931-1970.

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The Henry and Betty John papers, 1931-1970.

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Contains the following types of materials: books / manuals, biographies. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: World War II (WWII). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 27th United States (U.S.) Bombardment Group; 22th U.S. Bomber Wing; 344th U.S. Bombardment Group, 9th U.S. Air Force. General description of the collection: The Henry and Betty John papers include several literary pieces by Mrs. John, many concerning WWII, which make up the main body of this collection: WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD, a biography of Colonel Reginald F.C. Vance, air attacheĢ of the American embassy in London, commander of the 27th Bombardment Group, the 22nd Bomber Wing, the 344th Bombardment Group; Ninth (9th) Air Force; FIELD ORDER #1090, probably a fictional account of an airplane crash in Germany during the war; WINGS FOR MIM, a tale of life and love in the post-war occupation Air Force; and MEDICAL MILESTONES, a summary of important or unusual medical developments published under the auspices of Medical Mutual of Cleveland. A biography of Dr. John, written in 1931, and a reprint of articles from the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER of 1970 concerning hardships of certain kinds of veterans' insurance -- articles prompted by complaints of Dr. and Mrs. John are also included.

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