World War, 1939-1945--War work -- Missouri -- Saint Louis
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company, Airplane Gun Turret Plant Dedication Invitation
Collection
Identifier: A3121
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one invitation and accompanying envelope to the dedication of the Airplane Gun Turret Plant built by the Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company on September 7, 1942. The ceremony included the unveiling of a portrait of Capt. Colin P. Kelly, Jr. The invitation includes an engraving of Kelly’s portrait and a tribute to the war hero written by Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold.
Dates:
1942