Memoir and photographs, 1940-2001.

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Memoir and photographs, 1940-2001.

Contains brief description of Davis's bootcamp experience and his assignments of inspecting and repairing aircraft. Includes 6 photographs of Davis, his brothers, and his platoon graduation. Also includes set of negatives to these photographs.

2 folders (6 p. and 6 photographs, 1 set of negatives)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7648129

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