Wallace Gendron Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-035

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Wallace Gendron Papers contains photographs of World War II (1941-45) era, featuring aftermath photographs of bombing raids carried out by Army Air Force pilots. Gendron, an Army Air Force photographer, would follow up on bombing raids, showing the results of air attacks on German targets. Personal memorabilia collected by Gendron during his three years of service, including a survival kit issued to soldiers in the event they are captured. Also includes orrespondence and photographs of Walla Walla Air Base.

Dates

1941-1945

Creator

Gendron, Wallace (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Born March 4, 1923 in Berlin, N.H., Mr. Gendron served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He moved to Portland, OR after the war and was a salesman and manager for several companies. He married Alicia Frances Niebergall, a native of Walla Walla whom he met while stationed at Walla Walla Air Base, in 1945. He died June 19, 2001.

Extent

3.0 Linear Feet (8 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Wallace Gendron Papers, which dates from 1941 to 1945, contains aerial photographs depicting Allied operations in Europe during World War II and personal memorabilia collected by Wallace Gendron. Correspondence and photos of Walla Walla Air Base.