Finding aid for the Allan Cannon World War II Scrapbooks
Title:
Allan Cannon World War II Scrapbooks
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Cannon, Allan
Dates:
1941-1945
Quantity:
0.3 cubic feet
Abstract:
 The Allan Cannon World War II Scrapbooks span from 1941 to 1945 and contain newspaper clippings related to WWII events.
Identification:
MSS284
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Allan Cannon

Allan Cannon is the author of this collection. He was ten years old when he began the first scrapbook on January 1st, 1942. He lived in Crooksville, Ohio.

Scope and Content

The Allen Cannon World War II scrapbooks span from 1941 to 1945 and contain newspaper clippings related to WWII events. This collection is represented by three scrapbooks divided by topics. First one is connected with the Pearl Harbor. Second one is connected with the overview of World War II (WWII) events beginning from 1941 in the eve of 1942. The third one is connected with the final stage of WWII - Victory over Nazi Germany (8 May, 1945). It begins with materials on Allies landing in Normandy, June 6th, 1944 and liberation of Europe from Nazis, and ends with information on Nourberg process.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection remains in its original arrangement.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

World War II.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.