Maurice E. Byrne papers, 1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Byrne, Maurice E.
Title
Maurice E. Byrne papers
Dates
1999 (inclusive)
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
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.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were donated by Maurice E Byrne in 1999.

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

  • Personal Names
    • Byrne, Maurice E. (fmo)