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Norman “Kee” Hahn Papers, 1940-1968, 2011 (bulk 1940-1944)

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 349

Content Description

Collection includes correspondence of letters and Western Union Telegrams from Norman Kee Hahn; numerous photographs of Hahn in the Canadian Royal Air Force and U.S. Navy, and visits home to Eau Claire, Wisconsin; news articles about Hahn serving in the war; identification cards for Canadian Royal Air Force and U.S. Navy; a pocket diary from 1941; a Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1940-1942; and artifacts of patches, pins, a wallet, and military dog tags. Includes many Canadian Royal Air Force artifacts of a gold inscribed locket to Hahn’s mother, patches, and a handkerchief. Taylor Olson, great-granddaughter of Norman “Kee” Hahn, compiled Norman’s papers and photographs into binders and added the notes attached to the letters in 2011 (photographs in Box 2, folder 3).

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-1968, 2011 (bulk 1940-1944)

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

Norman Kee Hahn was born on July 19th, 1916, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 1940, Norman traveled to Canada to join the Royal Canadian Air Force due to the United States not entering World War II until 1941. Norman would eventually be discharged from the RCAF in 1942 for the purpose of fighting for the United States as a pilot for the U.S. Navy until he was medically discharged in 1945.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Letters, news articles, photographs and artifacts relating to Norman Kee Hahn, a World War II veteran. Hahn was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1916. Hahn served in the Canadian Royal Air Force from 1940-1942, and then fought for the United States as a pilot for the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945.

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Special Collections and Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Norman E. Hahn Jr. in January 2020.

Accession Number

20-015

Reference Code

UHC349

Processing Note

Processed by Erin Hall in February 2020.

Status
Published
Author
Kierstin Wagner
Date
December 8, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739