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Tunis VandenBerg Collection, 1942-2004 | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

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Collection Overview

Title: Tunis VandenBerg Collection, 1942-2004

Predominant Dates:1942 - 1947

ID: COLL/590

Primary Creator: VandenBerg, Tunis (1921 - 1999)

Extent: 1.0 Cubic Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 07/21/2020

Subjects: B-24 (Bomber), Flight navigators, Military, Memorabilia, World War, 1939-1945

Languages: English

Abstract

The Tunis VandenBerg Collection houses the personal papers of Tunis VandenBerg (1921 – 1999). This collection, which dates from 1942 – 2004, consists of military records, photos, mission logs, and medals from the World War II era.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Tunis VandenBerg Collection houses the personal papers of Tunis VandenBerg (1921 – 1999). This collection, which dates from 1942 – 2004, consists of military records, photos, mission logs, and other memorabilia from the World War II era.

This collection features materials from many points in VandenBerg’s career including health and personal affairs forms filled out when he entered the army as well as discharge forms. These military documents may be of interest to those looking to learn more about how soldiers entered and left the service. The collection contains accounts and photos of a B-24 Bomber crash in Italy in 1942. The memorabilia in this collection includes many medals of note such as a Distinguished Flying Cross, a Purple Heart, and an Air Medal.

Collection Historical Note

Tunis VandenBerg was a Calvin grad who went onto study at Wayne State Medical School. Before attending college, he served as a navigator on a B-24 Bomber during World War II.

Subject/Index Terms

B-24 (Bomber)
Flight navigators, Military
Memorabilia
World War, 1939-1945

Administrative Information

Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Alternate Extent Statement: 3 boxes

Access Restrictions: <span style="color: rgb(16, 55, 93); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.96px;">Collection held in Heritage Hall; materials are not available for circulation.</span>

Acquisition Source: Gift of Steve Soper

Acquisition Method: Donation

Preferred Citation: <span style="color: rgb(16, 55, 93); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.96px;">[item], folder, box, Tunis VandenBerg Collection, Heritage Hall (Hekman Library), Calvin University</span>


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Item 1: Medals
Flying cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal
Item 2: 456th Bomb Group Reunion Itinerary


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