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Summary Information
Robert Wetter Papers, Still Images and Maps
1942-2005
WVM Mss 2058
0.8 linear ft. (2 archives boxes and 5 oversized folders) of papers, 1.2 linear ft. (3 archives boxes and 1 oversized folder) [551 photographs] of still images, and 1.1 linear ft. (3 oversize folders) of maps.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum (Map)
Papers, still images, and maps pertaining to the service of Robert Wetter, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, resident who served as a central fire control gunner on a B-29 Superfortress in the 883rd Bombardment Squadron, 500th Bombardment Group, 73rd Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force, during World War II. The majority of the collection was originally contained in three scrapbooks, which have been dismantled for preservation purposes. One scrapbook contained training and World War II materials, the second contained World War II and Reserves. Also included is a third scrapbook containing post-war, veterans materials, documenting his trip to Saipan and Iwo Jima during the 50th Anniversary of the War. Papers include military orders and correspondence, training materials, personal letters and notes, news clippings, and informational booklets. Of interest is a note written to his mother, which set up a code of corresponding cities in the United States and in other countries to inform his family of his location. Still images are comprised of personal photographs taken during training for World War II, his service, and involvement in the reserves and a return trip to Saipan and Iwo Jima. Of note is a series of photographs from a supply drop on a Prisoner of War camp in Japan. Maps include three maps from his service: a large map of a training camp, a silk (parachute) map of the Pacific islands, and a partial map featuring the Islands of Japan. Other materials include papers from Wetter's time as an employee of the Department of Defense, including service and educational certificates.
English
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