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Maurice E. Byrne papers, 1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Byrne, Maurice E.
- Title
- Maurice E. Byrne papers
- Dates
- 1999 (inclusive)19991999
- Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 643
- Summary
- Soldier rosters, maps and strategies of battles, a bibliography, and pictures of generals from the 563RD Signal Air Warning Battalion in Combat in WWII.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains three volumes on the 563RD signal air warning battalion from WWII. Much of the material is maps, solider rosters and history on specific war operations like Normandy Landing and the Cherbourg Air defense.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The 563RD signal air warning battalion was in combat in World War II. They were involved in UK operations, Normandy Landing, and the Cherbourg Air Defense.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Original order retained. During processing each plastic binding notebook was cut out and the items placed into folders, one volume had to be split into two separate folders because of the size of materials within it.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: The History of the 563rd Signal Air Warning Battalion In Combat In WWIIReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Spotlight: The history of the 563rd Signal Air Warning Battalion in Combat in World War II Vol I (Folder 1 of 2)
1 item : Contains a table of contents, a bibliography, and maps from WWII
|
1942-1948 |
| 1 | 2 | 1: Spotlight: The history of the 563rd Signal Air Warning Battalion in Combat in World War II Vol I (Folder 2 of 2)
1 item : Contains a table of contents, a bibliography, and maps from WWII
|
1944-1994 |
| 1 | 3 | Spotlight: The history of the 563rd Signal Air Warning Battalion in Combat in World War II Vol II
1 item : Contains a purpose statement for the volume and maps from WWII
|
1944-1945 |
| 1 | 4 | Spotlight: The history of the 563rd Signal Air Warning Battalion in Combat in World War II Vol III
1 item : Battalion roster
|
1943-1945 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Byrne, Maurice E. (fmo)
Finding aid prepared by Kenzie Ryan.
2024
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
