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Norman C. Brauer papers, circa 1941

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0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Norman C. Brauer, (1924-1982) was a resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was involved in salvage operations after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Norman C. Brauer, Jr. papers, circa 1941, contain photographs, newspaper clippings, a blueprint, and ephemera. The highlights of this collection are a scrapbook of photos and clippings of Pearl Harbor, and a blueprint of the deck of the USS Oklahoma.

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Thomas Kingsley photograph album, 1944

Extent:
0.1 linear feet (1 photograph album)
Abstract:
Thomas Kingsley was a Hatboro resident who worked for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. During World War II, Kingsley served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman. He was stationed on Pearl Harbor and survived the attack of December 7, 1941 on board the USS Phoenix. The Thomas Kingsley photograph album, 1944, documents Kingsley's time on the war ship USS Phoenix during World War II.

Held at: Millbrook Society [Contact Us]

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Millbrook Society vertical files, circa 1855-2011

Extent:
11.0 linear feet
Abstract:
In 1715, the Crooked Billet Inn was built by John Dawson in what is now known as Hatboro Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was a farming village that boasted one of the first rural libraries in Pennsylvania, the Union Library Company. The Millbrook Society vertical files, circa 1855-2011, is made up of materials collected and created by the Millbrook Society. The majority of files relate to local history topics, such as specific businesses and schools. Document types represented throughout the collection include newspaper clippings, photocopies of manuscript materials, pamphlets, programs, yearbooks, school ephemera, and some original manuscript materials (most of which are receipts).

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