Correspondence, 1943-07-06 - 1943-09-18

File — Box: 01

Identifier: 04

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Series I contains over two hundred letters written by Al Colarusso to various family members and friends during his time in the USAAF. The bulk of letters are from Colarusso to his family at 408 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA.

Series II includes newspaper clippings, flight logs, diplomas, and more.

Series III includes a diary, sketches, photographs, and a scrapbook.

Series IV Realia includes pins, coins, religious medals, navigational implements, and Colarusso's flight jacket.

Dates

1943-07-06 - 1943-09-18

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.0 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Materials Specific Details

Letters to his family from before going on furlough that continue to talk of training and how he'll be an officer soon. Letters sent from returning from furlough mention being homesickand how he is beginning training for being a bombadier, went to Mexico, and has been placed in a crew.