Robert L. Weinberg collection, 1942-2004.

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Robert L. Weinberg collection, 1942-2004.

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A collection of photographs and memorabilia from tours of former Stalag Luft III Prisoners of War (POW). With tour planning by General Spivey, they returned to Europe and retraced the route from Stalag Luft III to Moosburg-Stalag 7A. Additionally, there is a POW roster from the Stalag Luft III Central Compound, memoirs from various POWs and World War II resistance helpers, copies of pencil and ink sketches made by POWs, and numerous minutes of the Stalag Luft III Former Prisoners of War Association.

8 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8178244

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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Spivey, Delmar T. (Delmar Taft), 1905-1982

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Delmar Taft Spivey was born in 1905, graduated from high school in 1922 and attended William and Mary College. He graduated from the U. S. Military Academy in 1928 and entered flying school in 1929. After a series of assignments in Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and Florida, General Spivey became the materiel officer of the 23rd Composite Group in 1938. He was appointed executive officer of the Air Corps Proving Ground in 1931 and in 1942 was named commander of the Central Instructors School and Flexib...

Stalag Luft III

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Association of Former Prisoners of Stalag Luft III

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Weinberg, Robert L., 1923-1995

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Former president and director of the "Stalag Luft III Former Prisoners of War" association since its inception in 1983, Robert L. Weinberg collected numerous items both during World War II and afterwards regarding life in POW camps. He donated these items to the Air Force Academy Library, Clark Special Collections Branch in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He also has donated photographs and documentation regarding POW reunions and copies of the POW newsletter entitled "Kriegie Klarion." The POW asso...