William G. Adams WWI ephemera

Collection

Identifier: 2010-016

Staff Only

Content Description

Ephemera of William G. Adams, 472nd Aero Squadron. Contents include: a pocket memorandum book with handwritten entries made primarily in England where Adams performed maintenance on aeroplanes plus newspaper clippings pasted in; printed program for the celebration of the squadron's one-year anniversary of service, 3 September 1918; and an orange and black felt pennant ("Aero Squadron: San Antonio, Tex") representing the squadron.

Dates

Creation: 1918

Creator

Adams, William G., 1893-1972 (Author, Person)
DeMar Mfg. Co., Inc. (Manufacturer, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Conditions Governing Use

This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box) : Felt pennant; pocket memo book; paper program.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Collection shelved on 3rd floor.

Condition Description

Pennant is in fine condition; program has discoloration and some staining, but otherwise in good condition; pocket memo book leatherette cover is brittle and misshapen and the signatures have detached from the covers.