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Robert Hurrle, 1940-1972

 

Summary

Extent:
6 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Boxes and Folder number], Robert Hurrle, 05.0160, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-05-0160

Background

Scope and content:

Lt. Col. Robert Hurrle served in the Army Air Force and was the pilot of the B-17 Flying Fortress, "Lady Anne," and part of the Eighth Air Force, 94th Bombardment Group in the European Theater (ETO). Hurrle graduated from high school in 1940 and joined the Army Air Force in August 1942. He trained at Maxwell Field, AL; Hendricks Field, FL; and George Field, IL. Hurrle continued in the US Air Force after the war, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in April 1972. This collection contains material from Hurrle's prewar and postwar life, as well as WWII items. There are news clippings, military documents, ephemera, and photographs from the war years. In addition, there are postwar news clippings, military documents, certificates, and miscellaneous material. The collection also includes 444 photographs in black and white and color from six photo albums. The majority of the photos are from 1945 and the postwar years. This photo collection includes official military photos, as well as family snapshots. The collection also includes three Army Air Force cadet booklets and several artifacts, including uniform pins and ribbons, a name tag, an American flag, and a retirement plaque. There are also several maps including a silk map.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open to all researchers.

This collection is in a remote storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.

Terms of access:

Copyright restrictions may apply to works in this collection. Re-use or copying beyond Fair Use may require permission from the rights-holder. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu for more information.

Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Boxes and Folder number], Robert Hurrle, 05.0160, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-05-0160

Location of this collection:
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee
FL
32306-2047
USA