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Military Career, 1917 - 1972

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2

Scope and Contents

This series includes documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and artifacts related to Clarence Frank Cornish's time served in World War One, his work with the Army Reserves, service with the Army Air Forces for World War Two, and his retirement. Of note are letters Cornish wrote home while at camp during World War One depicting his first flight, growing interest in flying, and mention of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, in addition to artifacts such as military pins and a military service flag from World War I.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917 - 1972

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection material is primarily in English. Two Spanish textbooks are present in the collection.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Extent

2.254 Cubic Feet (Four cubic foot boxes, one legal-size full-length manuscript box, four flat boxes, one flat folder, and one oversize flat folder. )