Mary Bartron, Collector, World War II Papers of Charles P. Bartron
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4242
World War II papers and artifacts of Charles P. Bartron, who was a communications specialist during the second World War who served in the Pacific Theater. He was the father of Mary Bartron. During the bombing of Pearl Harbor he was encamped on the top of a hill overlooking the Harbor.
Contents List:
dog tags
WWII military compass in case
WWII New Testament -- most likely military issue
foreign currency tucked into New Testament --1 bill, 2 Lire
funeral service book
1 oval portrait of Bartron in military uniform, military frame
1 oval portrait of Bartron in military uniform, mini pocket mirror
panoramic photo of Bartron’s regiment, Bartron sitting in front row
envelope with 2 postcards and 4 photos inside (identification on the back of photos)
aloha Hawaii scrapbook including photographs of Pearl Harbor before the attack
biographical sketch written by daughter, Mary Bartron
English
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.25 Linear Feet (3 in. (1 flat storage box))
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