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Guide to the Willard Eder Collection

 Collection — Box: 724
Identifier: H2017-18

Scope and Content

The collection contains family correspondence, portion of mother’s diary, Johnson County High School yearbooks, and Eder’s military service history.

Dates

  • 1931-2017

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

Willard Ernest Eder (1916-2009) was born and raised near Buffalo, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1938, Eder had a commission in the US Army but traded if entry into the Navy aviation program. During World War II, he served briefly off the coast of Morocco, but distinguished himself in the Pacific Theater, including the Battle of the Coral Sea, Battle of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa, and attained status as an ace. After the war, he remained in the US Navy until his retirement in 1965. He died in San Diego, California.

Extent

0.5 cubic feet

Abstract

The collection contains family correspondence, portion of mother’s diary, Johnson County High School yearbooks, and Eder’s military service history..

Arrangement

Organized by record type. See container list for more information. Item level inventory available on-site.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Patricia J. Myers.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original records available at the Wyoming State Archives unless otherwise noted in the container list.

Alternate Formats Available

Selected records may be available on microfilm or digital. See container list for more information.

Related Material

There are no other known collections by Willard Eder known at the writing of this finding aid.

Processing Information

Finding aid prepared in 2017 by Wyoming State Archives Staff. Updated as new material received. Encoded by Erica Bennett in 2022.

Title
Guide to the Willard Eder Collection, 1931-2017
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Wyoming State Archives Staff
Date
2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

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