Cummings Grave Photo 1, 1942, 12 September 2023
Content Description
Three (3) 78rpm records describing the dedication of a P38 airplane to George Hight Cummings, who was killed in action at Guadalcanal on October 25 or 27, 1942. His father was Carlton Cummings, head of the music department at University of Idaho. Carlton also started the Vandleers. Also three digital copies of photographs from the family were provided with the donation.
Dates
- Creation: 1942
- Modified: 12 September 2023
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
33.7 Megabytes : Inscription on back of photo includes following information: Lt. George Cumming's grave; A Company 164th Infantry; Killed in action October 25th; 2nd Battle of Henderson field. Military cemetary - Henderson field. 164th Inf. Reg. Americal Division; Guadalcanal, Sol. Is.; First Marine Division Reinforced. T/Sgt. F.A. Schoeffler Band 164th; Infantry viewing Lt. Cummings grave. Lt. Cummings Reserve Officer assigned to A. Company 16th Inf. Reg. Am. Div. at Fort Ord. Ca. home - Moscow, ID.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository