Frank E. Miller photograph albums, 1942-1944
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, Frank E.
- Title
- Frank E. Miller photograph albums
- Dates
- 1942-1944 (inclusive)19421944
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09759
- Summary
- Frank E. Miller, a resident of Wyoming, was a servicemen in the U.S. Army Air Force's 43rd Bombardment Group during World War II. The collection contains Miller's photograph albums of images taken in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
- 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
Frank E. Miller, a resident of Wyoming, was a servicemen in the U.S. Army Air Force's 43rd Bombardment Group during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater and was stationed in New Guinea from 1942 to 1944.
Content Description
Collection consists of eight photograph albums of images taken (probably by Miller) in the Pacific Theater during World War II. They also contain images of American and Japanese aircraft, American aircraft nose art, airfields, and U.S. Army Air Force personnel. There are a number of combat photographs taken during U.S. Army Air Force bombing raids on Hollandia.
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, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~141~141.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Frank E. Miller at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Frank E. Miller in 1990.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in May 2015.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Album 1 - Port Moresby, Milne Bay Mission on the Eastern tip of New Guinea, and USO type showDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Album 2 - New GuineaDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Album 3 - Port Moresby, Milne Bay, plane and people on the Owen Stanley RangeDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Album 4 - Port Moresby, Horn Island on the North tip of Australia, airplanes, and Milne BayDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Album 5 - Hollandia bombing raids and Frank Miller's passport from PapuaDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Album 6 - Port Moresby airplanes and soldiersDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Album 7 - Port Moresby camp, Hollandia, and Japanese bombersDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: The Military Album (Album 8) - native village outside Port Moresby, C-47, Milne Bay, American aircraft nose art, Horn Island, and the Owen Stanley RangeDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 2
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Description: Australia photographsDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1
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Description: Western Union Telegram - coming homeDates: 1944Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air bases, American -- New Guinea.
- Airmen -- United States.
- Airplanes, Military.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- New Guinea.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Group, 43rd.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums.
