Title:
George L. Dart Papers, 1910-2004
Collection Number:
MS 2019-51
Scope and Content:
The George L. Dart papers contain records illustrating the military service of George Leonard Dart in the United States Navy during the Second World War from 1944-1945. The material primarily focuses on George's military training prior to his deployment to the Pacific Theater on the USS Aaron Ward. However, the collection also highlights his experience at sea and the news following his death in May 1945. The collection is primarily correspondence from George to his wife, Lena Dart, and their two daughters. From the start of his naval training in April 1944 to his death in May 1945, George writes almost daily to his family in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Subjects include military experiences, news from home, military training, life in the navy and camp activities. Other material types include postcards, photographs, financial records, death records, military honors and condolences and publications.
Creator:
Schultz, Roberta
Author:
Dart, George L., 1910-1945
Language:
english
Type of Resource:
mixed material
Genre:
personal narrative
Digital Origin:
reformatted digital
Subject:
World War II, 1939-1945
Subject:
USS Aaron Ward (Minelayer destroyer: DM-34)
Inclusive Dates:
1910-2004
Location of Originals:
Archives of Michigan
Use Restrictions:
Please contact the Archives of Michigan for permission to publish.
Access Restrictions:
Records are open to public.
