Alan G. Nelson, circa 1935-2012

Summary

Extent:

1 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [boxes and Folder number], Alan G. Nelson, 5.0007, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-5-0007

Background

Scope and content:

Alan Nelson was an aviation radioman for VPB-117 (Patrol Bombing Squadron) during WWII. Later he became a pilot -captain in the U.S. Airforce. He worked in WWII in the Pacific theatre. The collection includes a manuscript with the history of his life from 1924-2004 entitled "Alan, family and friends." In the manuscript from page 10 to page 17, he narrated his experience in WWII. The manuscript included pictures from his friends, family, crew, missions and airplanes among others. It describes in details how he scaled from one position up to another in order to become a pilot and a Captain. He attended Florida State University from 1960-1962. It also contains multiple photos of him in various locations.

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [boxes and Folder number], Alan G. Nelson, 5.0007, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-5-0007

Location of this collection:

FSU Special Collections & Archives

116 Honors Way

Tallahassee

FL

32306-2047

USA

Contact:

https://www.lib.fsu.edu/special-collections