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Grant W. Bagley photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1471

Scope and Contents

The Grant W. Bagley photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 27 black-and-white photographs and postcards documenting Bagley's life. It includes childhood and family photographs of Bagley and color photographs. The collection also includes black-and-white photographs and portraits documenting Bagley's military service in the Air Force during World War II. The collection dates from 1923 to 1945.

Dates

  • 1923-1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Grant W. Bagley photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Grant W. Bagley was born on October 22, 1923, in Utah. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Bagley was a First Lieutenant pilot for the 350th Fighter Group in the 347th Fighter Squadron. On April 28, 1945, Bagley was reported missing following military action in the Mediterranean area near France. He was declared dead on April 29, 1946. Grant W. Bagley was awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart for his service.

Extent

27 Items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Grant W. Bagley (1923-1946) was a First Lieutenant Pilot in the United States Air Force who died in action during World War II. This collection contains childhood and family photographs of Bagley as well as military photographs and portraits taken during his service.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Will Bagley in 2002.

Separated Materials

See also the Grant W. Bagley papers (ACCN 1991) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Grant W. Bagley photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863