Mary Bartron, Collector, World War II Papers of Charles P. Bartron, 1940/1945

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mary Bartron, Collector, World War II Papers of Charles P. Bartron, A&M 4242, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.25 Linear Feet 3 in. (1 flat storage box)
Creator:
Bartron, Charles Paul, 1919-1992
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mary Bartron, Collector, World War II Papers of Charles P. Bartron, A&M 4242, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

World War II papers and artifacts of Charles P. Bartron, who was a communications specialist during the second World War who served in the Pacific Theater. He was the father of Mary Bartron. During the bombing of Pearl Harbor he was encamped on the top of a hill overlooking the Harbor.

Contents List:
dog tags
WWII military compass in case
WWII New Testament -- most likely military issue
foreign currency tucked into New Testament --1 bill, 2 Lire
funeral service book
1 oval portrait of Bartron in military uniform, military frame
1 oval portrait of Bartron in military uniform, mini pocket mirror
panoramic photo of Bartron's regiment, Bartron sitting in front row
envelope with 2 postcards and 4 photos inside (identification on the back of photos)
aloha Hawaii scrapbook including photographs of Pearl Harbor before the attack
biographical sketch written by daughter, Mary Bartron

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
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