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Charles A. Holland, Jr. papers

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

(1940 – 1960)

bulk 1941-1945

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2012.211
Creator(s) Holland, Charles
Acquisition

The Charles A. Holland papers were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Rebecca Hobson, May 2012.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Leslie M. Van Veen McRoberts, May 2014.
Related Materials

The Life of a P.O.W. Under the Japanese in Caricature (1946)
Separated Materials

Photographs have been digitized and accessioned under the numbers 2012.211.001 – 2012.211.005.

The artifact has been cataloged and housed in object storage. 
Abstract

The papers of Charles A. Holland, Jr. document his military service with the United States Army Air Corps, 1941-1945. Mr. Holland’s military activities are documented via issued special orders, certifications, proceeding specifications, pay allowance and photographs. Also included are a series of hand-drawn political cartoons depicting his rank-in-file men and newspaper clippings.

Biographical History

Charles A. Holland (1907-2008) was born in Powellville, Maryland and spent the majority of his life in Berlin, Maryland. He enlisted in the United States Army in April 1941 where he attained the rank of Major, after completing four years of college. He was married to Elvine Strong Holland and had one daughter, Rebecca.

Arrangement Statement

Folders are listed by their location in each box; any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entirety of the collection.

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • World War, 1939-1945
    • Military History
  • Corporate Names
    • United States Air Corps
  • Personal Names
    • Holland, A. Percy (1917-1985)
    • Holland, Charles A. Jr. (1907-2008)
  • Location Terms
    • Fort Dix (Nj.)

Inventory List

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Box 1

1.      Roster, Camouflage School, Hamilton Field, Ca., 1940s

2.      Certification, San Bernadino Air Service Command, 1944

3.      Special Orders, Separation Center, Fort Dix, NJ, 1945 July 4

4.      Board Proceeding Instructions and Forms, Claims Against Government, 1940s

5.      Pay and Allowance Account, 1944 June 30

6.      Newspaper Clippings, circa 1940-1943

7.      Political Cartoons, circa 1941-1945

8.      Marriage Announcement, 1943 February 9

9.      Photographs, circa 1941-1945

10.  Post Card, Norfolk Hotel, circa 1950-1960

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