Title: Tunis VandenBerg Collection, 1942-2004
Predominant Dates:1942 - 1947
ID: COLL/590
Creator: VandenBerg, Tunis (1921 - 1999)
Extent: 1.0 Cubic Feet. More info below.
Date Acquired: 07/21/2020
Languages: English [eng]
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.
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>
