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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)19431945
- 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
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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
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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
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