James Duane Squires Papers, 1941-1947

Title:

James Duane Squires Papers, 1941-1947

Creator:

Squires, James Duane, 1904-1981

Accession / Call Number:

1970.031

Object ID:

1970.031

Date:

1941-1947

Physical Description:

3 boxes

Scope and Content:

The James Duane Squires Papers consist of materials related to Squires' World War II activities. The collection has correspondence and printed materials from state and national committees on recreation and morale for the State Council of Defense. There are also lists of average amounts contributed by students in dorms, committee member lists, speakers' handbooks, and an issue of a newsletter for the National War Chest and War Fund. Squires also had materials from the Franklin Red Cross, which included by-laws and annual reports, correspondence about fundraising and blood drives, and manuscript notes of a speech. This accession of materials also has United Service Organization (USO) programs, outlines for a hostess training course, annual reports and newsletters, correspondence regarding the State Night Party Kit, and a list of volunteers eligible for a Distinguished Service Award.

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945 , Charities

Locations:

New London, NH
Portsmouth, NH

Organizations:

United Service Organization (U.S.)
National War Fund (U.S.)
New Hampshire. State Council for Defense. Subcommittee of Morale and Recreation
American Red Cross

Credit Line:

Gift of James Duane Squires on October 5, 1970.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Sub-Collection