Allan Cannon World War II Scrapbooks
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1945
Creator
- Cannon, Allan (Person)
Language of Materials
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.
Extent
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.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Allan Cannon World War II Scrapbooks
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Anna Gabritchidze
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
