Finding aid for the Anthony F. Mugan Collection
Title:
Anthony F. Mugan Collection
Repository:
Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, The University of Akron
Phone: 330-972-7670
http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives
Creator:
Karen Mugan
Dates:
1942-1946
Quantity:
.5 cubic feet
Abstract:
 Anthony Mugan served as a member of the 345th Service Squadron, 310th Service Group attached to the 319th Bomb Group. This collection contains collected documents, enlistment records of his friends during the service, photographs and postcards.
Identification:
99/252
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Anthony F. Mugan

Anthony Mugan (1919-1994) of Sheboygan Wisconsin enlisted in the service January 10, 1942. He was a member of the 345th Service Squadron, 310th Service Group which is attached to the 319th Bomb Group. He served in North Africa and Middle East Theatres of Operation and ultimately achieved the rank of tech sergeant. He was honorably discharged September 25, 1945 and died February 24, 1994.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of materials belonging to, collected or created by Anthony F. Mugan. There are photographs, documents, publications and postcards.

Statement of Arrangement

The Anthony F. Mugan Collection has been divided into four series Series I: Correspondence Series II: Documents, contains memos, orders, enlistment records, certificates and other official documents from the war. Series III: Photographs Series IV: Publications, writings and newsletters

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to reproduce or publish materials in this collection must be secured in writing from Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron.

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access; except not available through interlibrary loan. Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to reproduce or publish materials in this collection must be secured in writing from Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron.

Related Material: Related Material

Archives of the 9th Airforce Association 319th Bombardment Group Reunion Association


Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

United States. Army. Air Corps. Air Force, 9th
United States. Army. Air Corps. Bomb Group, 319th
United States. Army. Air Corps. Service Group, 310th
United States. Army. Air Corps. Service Squadron, 345th
World War, 1939-1945. Aerial Operations. American

Persons:

Mugan, Anthony, 1919-1994

Custodial History

Created and collected by Anthony Mugan during his service in WWII. Stored and donated by his daughter in law, Karen Mugan.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], Anthony F. Mugan, Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Donated by Karen Mugan, Anthony Mugan's daughter-in-law.

Bibliography

"Mugan, Karen. "Anthony Francis "Tony" Mugan (1919-1994)." Find a Grave Memorial. March 8, 1994. Accessed August 10, 2017. https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73544541."





Detailed Description of The Collection



Correspondence, 1942

Box 1 / Folder 1
Postcards, 1942





Documents, 1940s; 2015

Box 1 / Folder 2
Paul J. Brassard, c. 1940s




Box 1 / Folder 3
Hansel E. Lee, c. 1940s




Box 1 / Folder 4
Joseph P. Maher, c. 1940s




Box 1 / Folder 5
Memos, 1945




Box 1 / Folder 6
Anthony Mugan, 1942




Box 1 / Folder 7
Anthony Mugan, Duffle Bag Inventory, January 7, 1945




Box 1 / Folder 8
Anthony Mugan, Honorable Discharge, September 25, 1945




Box 1 / Folder 9
Anthony Mugan, Promotion to Corporal, July 1, 1942




Box 1 / Folder 10
Anthony Mugan. Promotion to Sergeant, August 1, 1942




Box 1 / Folder 11
Anthony Mugan, Promotion to Staff Sergeant, September 16, 1942




Box 1 / Folder 12
Carroll Derizon, c. 1940s




Box 1 / Folder 13
Special Orders no. 178, June 27, 1945




Box 1 / Folder 14
Edward F. Sumrok, c. 1940s





Photographs, 1942-1945

Box 1 / Folder 15
Photographs, 1942-1945




Box 1 / Folder 16
Photographs, 310's Baseball Team, 1942-1945




Box 1 / Folder 17
Photograph, 319th Veteran Marauders, 15 Famous Planes, 1943-1944





Publications, 1941-1942; undated

Box 1 / Folder 18
Basic Field Manual, Soldiers Handbook, 1941




Box 1 / Folder 19
History of the 319th Bomb Group, Esther Oyster, undated




Box 1 / Folder 20
Will Rogers Field News, Vol. 1 No. 45, June 6, 1942




Box 1 / Folder 21
Will Rogers Field News, Vol. 2 No. 9, September 26, 1942