G. Vernon McCracken papers, 1943-1945

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McCracken, G. Vernon, 1919-2001
Title
G. Vernon McCracken papers
Dates
1943-1945 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 folder, (0.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
ACCN 2088
Summary
The G. Vernon McCracken papers (1943-1945) consist of a collection of correspondence and memorabilia from his service in the 84th Naval Construction Battalion during World War II.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

G. Vernon McCracken (1919-2001) was a commissioned officer with the National Guard, a member of the VFW, and a member of the American Legion. He worked for the Employment Security Commission, the Arizona Laborer's Training Center, and the Arizona Industrial Commission.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The G. Vernon McCracken papers consist of a collection of correspondence and memorabilia from his service in the 84th Naval Construction Battalion during World War II. Also included are issues of The Coral Sea Bee, a newsletter of the 84th Naval Construction Battalion.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Patty McCracken in 2004.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2004.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • World War, 1939-1945--Correspondence

Personal Names

  • McCracken, G. Vernon, 1919-2001--Archives

Corporate Names

  • United States. Navy. Seabees--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Memorabilia