Piece of Concrete from a Burmese Temple in Myitkyina, Burma, 1943 - 1945
Scope and Contents
This collection consists mostly of World War II realia and memorabilia donated to former Slippery Rock State Teacher's College (SRSTC) art faculty member George T. Miller from WWII soldiers who attended SRSTC. Items include military pins and metals, a fragment of a bombed Burmese Temple, a welding rod stub used to construct the U.S.S. Shangri-La, Southwest Pacific native war clubs, soldiers Christmas cards, a variety international WWII era paper currency, and a piece of the keel from Captain Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, destroyed during the Battle of Erie in 1813.
Dates
- 1943 - 1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Miller, George T. (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 1.19 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
This piece of concrete was part of a Burmese Temple that was ravaged by bombing during World War II. The Temple was located in the heart of the city of Myitkyina, Burma. The scene of Merrill's Marauders hardest fighting. This item was donated by Clair E. Gladd, Slippery Rock graduate from 1942.
Repository Details
Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-4295
rockarchives@sru.edu