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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

USS Enterprise Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10145
Abstract

The USS Enterprise (CV-6) was a 19,800-ton Yorktown class aircraft carrier and the seventh U.S. Navy vessel to bear the name.

Dates: 1941 - 1943

Howard Waldorf Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10152
Abstract

The Howard Waldorf Personal Papers containns materials relating to and/or written by Waldorf. He was a prominent aviation journalist in the San Francisco Bay area following his service as a test pilot in World War I.

Dates: 1916 - 1992

Maj. Y.L. Watson Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20044
Abstract

Major Y.L. Watson served in World War Two.

Dates: 1940 - 1945

James Stephen Williams Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10157
Abstract

The James Stephen Williams Personal Papers contains materials relating to his military training and service as a flight navigator for the United States Army Air Corps and Air Force in the Pacific Theater of World War Two.

Dates: 1944 - 1953

Robert M. Williams Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10158
Abstract

Robert Williams served as a pilot for the U.S. Army during World War I, after which he held multiple aviation jobs and continued to serve in the Reserve in World War II as a Colonel.

Dates: 1914 - 1971

Jerome Yellin Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10161
Abstract

This collection contains many photographs, records, and news articles about Jerome (Jerry) Yellin and his experiences as a World War II pilot. It also contains some spectacular items, such as a story depicting Yellin as a modern Maccabee pilot, a dog tag, different types of currency attached together with tape, and an invitation to celebrate the first long-range escort raid over mainland Japan.

Dates: 1943 - 1955