Guide to the Norman "Kee" Hahn Papers, 1940-1968
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Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
(715)-836-2739
http://www.uwec.edu/Library/archives/info.htm
Reference Code: USGZE UHC349
Accession Number: 20-015
Collection Number: University Historical Collection 349
Creator: Norman “Kee” Hahn, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Title: Norman “Kee” Hahn Papers
Dates: 1940-1968, bulk 1940-1944
Quantity: 0.8 linear feet (2 archives boxes)
Location of Collection: A8/3c
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Letters, news articles, and photographs relating to Norman Kee Hahn, a World War II veteran. Norman served in the Royal Canadian Air Force before transferring to the U.S. Navy.
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.
Content Description
Collection includes letters from Norman Kee Hahn, photos, news articles, a diary, patches, and pins.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Norman E. Hahn Jr. in January 2020.
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.
Preferred Citation: Norman Kee Hahn Papers, 1940-1968, bulk 1940-1944. UHC349. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.
Processing Note: Processed by Erin Hall in February 2020.
Arrangement: Flat arrangement.
OCLC #: 1241204081
Subjects
Hahn, Norman Kee, 1916-2009.
World War, 1939-1945--Veterans.
Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force.
United States. Navy--History--World War, 1939-1945.
Detailed List of Contents
Series 1: Norman Kee Hahn Collection
Collection includes letters from Norman Kee Hahn, photos, news articles, a diary, patches, and pins.
Dates: 1940-1968, bulk 1940-1944
Extent: 0.8 linear feet (2 archives boxes)
Container
Contents
Dates
1/1
Binder 1 section 1
1940
1/2
Binder 1 section 2
1940-1941
1/3
Binder 1 section 3
1941
1/4
Binder 2 section 1
1941
1/5
Binder 2 section 2
1941
1/6
Binder 2 section 3
1941-1942
1/7
Binder 3 section 1
1942
2/1
Binder 3 section 2
1942
2/2
Binder 4 section 1
1943
2/3
Binder 4 section 2
1943-1945, 1968
2/4
Flight log and journal
1940-1942, 1941
2/5
Artifacts
No date
2/6
Scrapbook photos
1940-1941