Richard M. Wilson papers, 1942-2007 [manuscript].

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Richard M. Wilson papers, 1942-2007 [manuscript].

Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, articles, personal papers, a manuscript of article on 10th Mountain Division, a photograph album (covers training at Camp Hale, 1943), loose photographs (1944), scrapbook (1943-2006), wrist x-rays from a combat injury (1945-1947), as well as artwork by George Skypeck and Hi Goldenberg (1979, 1984). Additional items related to the 10th Mountain Division reunions and history include: photographs, plaques, correspondence, articles and notes, memorabilia, (1995, 2005) and copies of the video tapes, "Hartford Ski Spectacular 1998" and "Over the Edge: Hartford Ski Spectacular Banquet Video 1998."

1 linear ft. ( 2 boxes), 1 audio-visual box, 1 photo box, 1 oversize file folder, 1 oversize folio

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Wilson (1923-2007) was born in Rochester, N.Y. Attended Alfred University before enlisting in the Army at New York City December 14, 1942. Joined the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colo. where he was assigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment and later served with the 85th. Severely wounded during the battle for Mount Belvedere on February 20, 1945. Following three years of hospitalization, attended University of Denver, eventually entering the publishing and public relations field. Associated...

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