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Film reel showing members of the 46th General Hospital playing baseball in Kansas, 1942

 Item — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of an American flag and a film. The American flag was used in Kathryn Hilterbrant’s funeral. The film, which has no sound, shows members of the 46th General Hospital in Kansas marching and playing sports. The film arrived in a box with the following inscription written on the front: “46th GE H 1942, film taken by Frank Lutz. This is a duplicate of a duplicate. We understand this film was taken at our basic training station, Ft. Riley, Kansas. Our boys playing baseball-at play? - Lt. Cal. Lutz headed our Dental Section.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1942

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.42 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
MC: LIB
Portland OR 97239 United States