Mary Bartron, Collector, Korean War Papers of Donald Edwin Barnes
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4243
Korean War papers and artifacts of Donald Edwin Barnes, who served during the Korean War. He was an uncle to Mary Bartron (mother's brother).
Contents List:
casket flag
funeral service book and flower cards
photographic portrait -- in uniform in front of Christmas tree
photographic portrait -- in original frame (colorized)
Purple Heart certificate
military service certificate stating death in service, Korea, August 3, 1951
grit certificate for meritorious community service from Grit Publishing Company (This company used to publish a popular magazine called "Grit".)
letter from president of Grit Publishing Company in recognition of service
English
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.5 Linear Feet (5 1/2 in. (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.))
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