Military Ephemera Collection,
Abstract
The Military Ephemera Collection contains ephemera (printed documents, created for a specific, limited purpose, and generally designed to be discarded after use) primarily related to experiences of North Carolinans in the armed forces. The collection was assembled over a period of several year by State Archives of NC staff. Materials primarily include tickets, pamphlets, and correspondence not deemed large enough for its own collection.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Military Ephemera Collection
- Call Number
- 7544
- Creator
- Unknown
- Date
- 1916-1975
- Extent
- 0.17 cubic feet
- Repository
- State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions on accessing this collection.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.
Arrangement Note
The Military Ephemera Collection is arranged into four series: World War I materials; World War II matierals; Korean War materials; and Vietnam War materials. Records within each series are arranged chronologically.
Contents of the Collection
1. World War I Ephemera, 1916 - 1919
2. World War II Ephemera Series, 1941 - 1945
World War II V-Mail (1944-1945), 1944-1945
3. Korean War Ephemera, 1950 - 1955
Processing:
This collection was originally titled the Robert Q Harpe Papers and was housed under the Korean War Collection. It was moved to the Military Ephemera Collection on 10/9/2025.
Scope and Contents note:
Menu for Christmas dinner, 1951, Company L ("Lees Miserables"), 5th Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army, including roster of company (which includes Sgt. Robert Q. Harpe).