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Robert Ridgway Case, Sr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 2423

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains materials related to the life and military service of Robert (Bob) Ridgway Case, Sr., a decorated World War II veteran. The collection includes two journals detailing Case's experiences as an airman and as a prisoner of war in Barth, Germany; programs from performances he viewed as a POW; a cartoon booklet produced by POWs at the camp; a POW benefits brochure; a photobook created for Case's 90th birthday; and a photograph of one of Case's elementary school classes.

Dates

  • circa 1928-2018

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Robert (Bob) Ridgway Case, Sr., was born December 5, 1920, in Mountain View, Arkansas. During World War II, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant, and served as a bombardier. His plane was shot down January 11, 1944, and he was captured and transferred to the Stalag Luft I prisoner of war camp in Barth, Germany, where he remained until Russian troops liberated the camp on May 1, 1945. Case was honored for his service with the Purple Heart, Air Medal, European-North African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Battle Star, and Distinguished Unit Citation.

Following the war, Case married Elizabeth (Bette) Heaton on November 4, 1945, and began working in the lumber industry in Illinois. In 1953, he and his brother Charles co-founded the Tri County Lumber Company. The Cases sold the company in 1983, and Bob and Bette Case moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Bob Case passed away in April 2012.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet (1 box and 3 folders)

Abstract

Materials related to the life and military service of Robert (Bob) Ridgway Case, Sr., a decorated World War II veteran.

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by format.

Processing Information

Processed by Katrina Windon; completed in November 2019.

Title
Robert Ridgway Case, Sr. Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Katrina Windon
Date
November 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444