Herbert J. Rasor papers, 1942-1951 [manuscript].

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Herbert J. Rasor papers, 1942-1951 [manuscript].

The collection includes an equipment test diary in leather case; clippings from the Fort Carson Mountaineer; seven film reels: Rope Bride and Mules: training at Fort Carson with the Mountain and Cold Weather Command (1942), Colorful Colorado (1947-1951), FIS Championships at Aspen (1950), Mountain and Cold Weather Training Command Activity (1942), Ski Scapes (1946), GI Travelogue (1943-1946) and an untitled film (ca.1943); scrapbook; negatives and photographs (1944-1951); artwork; clippings; correspondence.

.25 linear ft. (1 box), 1 audio-visual box, 1 oversize box

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