Robert Kenneth Cook Journal, 1944-1945
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cook, Robert Kenneth
- Title
- Robert Kenneth Cook Journal
- Dates
- 1944-1945 (inclusive)19441945
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (1 item)
- Collection Number
- 11371
- Summary
- Robert Kenneth Cook was an American flight navigator during World War II until his plane was shot down by Germans and he was taken prisoner. He spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner in Stalag Luft III in Sagan, Germany, until his liberation in April 1945. This collection consists of a bound photocopy of the journal he kept at Stalag Luft III.
- 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 and , German
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
“Kenny” Cook was an American flight navigator during World War II until his plane was shot down by Germans and he was taken prisoner. He spent the remainder of the war in Stalag Luft III, Sagan, Germany, until his liberation by Allied Forces in April, 1945.
Content Description
This collection consists of a bound photocopy of the journal he kept during his time as a prisoner of war. The journal contains Cook’s art work, stories from Cook and other prisoners, how they spent their days, what kinds of foods they ate, and copies of clippings taken from German newspapers during this time highlighting the last push of the Germans before the advancing Allied Forces.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Robert Kenneth Cook Journal, 1944-1945, Collection Number 11371, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Robert Kenneth Cook at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationJournal received from Warren Garst in May 2003.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Rita Burleson in October 2004.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons.
Geographical Names
- Sagan (Germany).
- Stalag Luft III.
Form or Genre Terms
- Journals.
Occupations
- Flight navigators.
