Jack Aylesworth Collection

Collection

Identifier: 000003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Jack Aylesworth Collection, 1929-1933; 1941-1968; 1977-1978, contains a handbook, an autograph book, military documents, certificates, photographs, letters, menus, programs, and membership cards to various organizations related to his service in the Marines before the war and the Army during World War II. This includes a geographical handbook for the Philippines, a homemade autograph book with notes from other servicemen, a separation letter from the Marines, and various military documents such as special and general orders, correspondences, rosters, and promotion letters. The collection includes two photographs, programs from graduation and the Acadia, and certificates related to courses taken and promotions Jack received in the Army.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1929 - 1978
Creation: 1929 - 1933
Creation: 1941 - 1968
Creation: 1977 - 1978

Creator

Aylesworth, Jack M. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection in any form must be obtained from the National Museum of the Pacific War, Center for Pacific War Studies.

Biographical / Historical

Jack M. Aylesworth was in the United States Marine Corps from 1933 to 1937. He then served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves. He spent time in Manila and the Philippines.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Jack Aylesworth Collection, 1929-1978, contains a handbook, an autograph book, military documents, certificates, photographs, letters, menus, programs, and membership cards to various organizations related to Aylesworth's service in the Marines before the war and the Army during World War II.

Separated Materials

3D artifacts have been separated from this collection, including a United States Marines pendant/medal. Contact the archivist for further information.