Francis H. Brummer papers, 1942
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brummer, Francis H.
- Title
- Francis H. Brummer papers
- Dates
- 1942 (inclusive)19421942
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet (3 items)
- Collection Number
- 08515
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Francis H. Brummer was a United States Navy anti-aircraft gunner on a merchant ship in the ill-fated PQ-17 convoy. His ship was attacked by German planes and submarines from north of Norway to the Soviet port of Murmansk. His success as a gunner was mentioned in newspapers of the time.
Content Description
The Brummer collection contains a diary of his experiences in the PQ-17 convoy. There are also a couple of newspaper stories about his experience and a small photo album depicting some of the naval ships in the battle.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationDonor permission required for use of material, except for University of Wyoming researchers.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Naval convoys.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Atlantic Ocean.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies.
- Diaries.
