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Contains 55 Results:

Mark B. Calnon, Sr. collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG 541
Abstract

WWII POW Experience memorabilia including books, photos, framed collages/prints, medals and other items.

Dates: 1941-2015

Letters to Jessie Calnon, 1943-1945

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Abstract

Jessie Calnon was Mark's mother. She received correspondence from Mark as well as other mothers of his crew.

Dates: 1943-1945

Letters to Mark B. Calnon from students, 2000-2001

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Content Description From the Collection: Mark B. Calnon, Sr., was a University of Idaho alum and a United States World War II Veteran. Calnon was shot down and captured by German soldiers. He spent time as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VII-A. He was witness to many terrible things as a POW, but never regretted serving his country. He was diligent about sharing his experiences with anyone who would listen. The materials in this collection and interviews with Calnon were used as part of a Seed Grant, and a...
Dates: 2000-2001

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum poster, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Content Description From the Collection: Mark B. Calnon, Sr., was a University of Idaho alum and a United States World War II Veteran. Calnon was shot down and captured by German soldiers. He spent time as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VII-A. He was witness to many terrible things as a POW, but never regretted serving his country. He was diligent about sharing his experiences with anyone who would listen. The materials in this collection and interviews with Calnon were used as part of a Seed Grant, and a...
Dates: undated

Pilots' Information File, 1943

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Content Description From the Collection: Mark B. Calnon, Sr., was a University of Idaho alum and a United States World War II Veteran. Calnon was shot down and captured by German soldiers. He spent time as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VII-A. He was witness to many terrible things as a POW, but never regretted serving his country. He was diligent about sharing his experiences with anyone who would listen. The materials in this collection and interviews with Calnon were used as part of a Seed Grant, and a...
Dates: 1943

Reunions, 1993-1995

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Abstract

Only one reunion photograph (from 1990) was scanned, which can be viewed here: Calnon 384th Reunion.

Dates: 1993-1995

Cloth Map of Germany (2), undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Content Description From the Collection: Mark B. Calnon, Sr., was a University of Idaho alum and a United States World War II Veteran. Calnon was shot down and captured by German soldiers. He spent time as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VII-A. He was witness to many terrible things as a POW, but never regretted serving his country. He was diligent about sharing his experiences with anyone who would listen. The materials in this collection and interviews with Calnon were used as part of a Seed Grant, and a...
Dates: undated

Newspaper Clippings, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Content Description From the Collection: Mark B. Calnon, Sr., was a University of Idaho alum and a United States World War II Veteran. Calnon was shot down and captured by German soldiers. He spent time as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VII-A. He was witness to many terrible things as a POW, but never regretted serving his country. He was diligent about sharing his experiences with anyone who would listen. The materials in this collection and interviews with Calnon were used as part of a Seed Grant, and a...
Dates: undated

Pistol Training, 1943

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Abstract

Photograph of Calnon receiving officer pistol training.

Dates: 1943