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Craig Darius Whitesell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 08.0187

Scope and Contents

This collection relates to Private First Class Craig Darius Whitesell who served as an armorer with the 3rd Search Attack at Langley Field, VA during World War II. He was stationed in Atlantic City, NJ, Buckley Field, CO, Langley Field, VA, Florence, SC, and Great Bend, KS.

This collection includes letters, documents, postcards, photographs, and newspaper clippings. The letters in this collection were written by Whitesell to his parents throughout his time in the Army Air Corps. His letters detail the life of a mainland armorer in the Army Air Corps, which includes training classes, KP and guard duty, and relations between privates and their superiors. He also discusses day-to-day things, such as food, leisure time, money, and furloughs. Regarding his work, he discusses the bombs, planes, and guns he uses.

Dates

  • Created: 1942 - 1945
  • Other: Date acquired: 02/04/2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical or Historical Information

Craig Darius was born in Washington D.C. on March 3, 1924. He died June 20, 2006, in Kaneohe, Honolulu County, Hawaii.

He was stationed in Atlantic City, NJ; Buckley Field, CO; Langley Field, VA; Florence, SC; and Great Bend, KS during World War II.

Extent

.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Transferred from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience to FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives in July 2022.

Source of Acquisition

Carol Whitesell

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Related Materials

Link to Find a Grave record for Craig Darius Whitesell: [url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63975353/craig-d.-whitesell#]https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63975353/craig-d.-whitesell#[/url]

Title
Craig Darius Whitesell papers
Author
Samantha Landes
Date
02/07/2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the FSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

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