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Edward Mele Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10096

Scope and Contents

Documents, photos and charts in one archival box.

Dates

  • 1930 - 1960

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Edward C. Mele was born on December 21, 1915 and was raised in Louisiana. At age 25, he went to a night school in New Orleans for accounting. When he was 27 he entered full term service for the Air Force. He attended San Marcos Air Force field in New Mexico before being transferred to the South Pacific to become part of the 20th Air Force V H Bombardment. While deployed there, he also became separated from his command and later found his way back. On November 8th, 1945 he was honorably discharged from the military as a Master Sergeant of the 680th bomb squadron.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (One Archival Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Edward Mele Served in the 20th Air Force in the Second World War.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Related Materials

20th Air Force Files.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Edward Mele Personal Papers
Author
Alan Renga
Date
1/27/2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
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San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)