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Gerald Folsom papers, 1996-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Folsom, Gerald, 1921-
- Title
- Gerald Folsom papers
- Dates
- 1996-2007 (inclusive)19822007
- Quantity
- 0.75 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2602
- Summary
- The Gerald Folsom papers (1982-2007) contain biographical information, correspondence, and manuscripts related to the history of the Army Air Corp in 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, French
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Gerald Folsom was born in Royalton, Vermont, on 5 October 1921. After graduating from high school he went to work managing a grocery store. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in July 1942, as soon that organization dropped the college requirement for their Aviation Cadet program. He received his training in 1943 and was assigned as pilot of a B-24 Liberator the following year. Folsom flew 35 missions over Germany and France and was awarded the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After his discharge in 1945, Folsom attended the University of Utah, graduating with a degree in accounting and business management in 1949. He married and had three children. After his retirement, Folsom organized the Utah Chapter of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, and was Secretary-Treasurer until November 2001. He currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Gerald Folsom papers (1982-2007) contain biographical information, correspondence, and manuscripts related to the history of the Army Air Corp in World War II.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Research Files and ManuscriptsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Gerald Folsom Biographical |
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| 1 | 2 | Correspondence |
1996-2007 |
| 1 | 3 | Leo Frazier |
1997-2003 |
| 1 | 4 | Directory, 44th Bombardment Group |
|
| 1 | 5 | William H. Adams, Fighter Losses of the Mighty Eighth |
1995 |
| 1 | 6 | Paul M. Andrews and William H. Adams, Heavy Bombers of the Mighty Eighth, Second Air Division |
1995 |
| 1 | 7 | Paul M. Andrews and William H. Adams, Heavy Bombers of the Mighty Eighth, Third Air Division |
1995 |
| 1 | 8 | Rick Barry, Yoder's War |
2005 |
| 1 | 9 | Norm Kieffer, List of Original 506th Bomb Squadron Personnel on October 27 1942 |
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| 1 | 10 | Will Lundy, History of the 67th Bombardment Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, The Flying Eight-Balls |
1982 |
| 2 | 1 | Bill Post and Tom Aswell, "I Am the United States of America" |
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| 2 | 2 | Webb C. Todd, History of the 68th Bomb Squadron 44th Bomb Group, the Flying Eightballs |
|
| mapcase-folder | |||
| 1 | Military Posters |
1990s | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American
Corporate Names
- United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 8th
Finding aid prepared by Karen Carver
2011 (last modified: 2020)
