MS-089: Yarnell Collection
Class Year
2007
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Link to this item
The full record of this finding aid can be found in the Special Collections and College Archives Catalog.
Description
The Yarnell Collection consists of correspondence received by Orpha Yarnell during World War II from both of her sons, Clyde and Glenn. Clyde served with the 493rd Quartermaster Depot, and the letter from overseas, his training at Camp Harahan, and his stay in Camp Stoneman. Glenn served with the 186th Engineer Combat Battalion, originating from Fort Jackson, Camp Forrest, and New Guinea.
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Publication Date
June 2007
Keywords
World War II, WWII, 493rd Quartermaster Depot, 186th Engineer Combat Battalion, Fort Jackson, Camp Stoneman
Disciplines
European History | History | Military History | United States History
Recommended Citation
Culig, Christopher C., "MS-089: Yarnell Collection." (June 2007). Special Collections and College Archives Finding Aids. Special Collection and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College.
Document Type
Finding Aid