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Robert W. Gillette

About this collection

The Images

The photographs in the Robert W. Gillette collection consist of mostly of images taken by Mr. Gillette, and official U. S. Army photographs. These span from 1942 through 1946. Mr. Gillette collected official photographs and took his own photos to document his career in the United States Army. The photographs were organized chronologically in albums by Mr. Gillette. It starts with his record of basic training, followed by parachute training, and deployment to the European Theater of Operations.

Biographical Note

Robert W. Gillette (1920- ) grew up in eastern Washington State. He planned to attend Eastern Washington College of Education (EWU) after completing high school, but World War II interfered with his plans. Instead of going to college at Cheney, he went to boot camp in 1942. As a member of the 82nd Airborne, Mr. Gillette participated in significant campaigns in North Africa and Europe. Following his discharge in 1945, he sought employment. Mr. Gillette is retired, living in the Pacific Northwest.

The Archival Collection

The original photograph albums may be consulted in the Archives & Special Collections Department of the EWU Libraries during normal hours of operation. Ask for Accession No. SPC 007-0648.

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  • S-2 Boys by Robert Gillette

    S-2 Boys

  • Soldier "Blue" by Robert Gillette

    Soldier "Blue"

  • Soldiers eating in Mess hall by Robert Gillette

    Soldiers eating in Mess hall

  • Soldier with jump gear by Robert Gillette

    Soldier with jump gear

  • Soldier with jump gear by Robert Gillette

    Soldier with jump gear

  • Stanley, Edmond K. by Robert Gillette

    Stanley, Edmond K.

  • Stewart, David J. by Robert Gillette

    Stewart, David J.

  • Thompson, Gene by Robert Gillette

    Thompson, Gene

  • Thompson, Gene by Robert Gillette

    Thompson, Gene

  • Three soldiers of the 505 Parachute Infantry by Robert Gillette

    Three soldiers of the 505 Parachute Infantry

  • Train at station by Robert Gillette

    Train at station

  • Troops arrival at Camp Mackall by Robert Gillette

    Troops arrival at Camp Mackall

  • Troops disembarking from a train by Robert Gillette

    Troops disembarking from a train

  • Troops disembarking from a train by Robert Gillette

    Troops disembarking from a train

  • Troops disembarking from a train by Robert Gillette

    Troops disembarking from a train

  • Vandervoort, Swingler, and Batchellor by Robert Gillette

    Vandervoort, Swingler, and Batchellor

  • Weir, Gavin and Vandervoort by Robert Gillette

    Weir, Gavin and Vandervoort

  • American and Italian military officers by Unknown

    American and Italian military officers

  • Gavin (Colonel) by Unknown

    Gavin (Colonel)

  • Gavin, Colonel James by Unknown

    Gavin, Colonel James

  • Gillette and Schroeter by Unknown

    Gillette and Schroeter

  • Gillette, Robert by Unknown

    Gillette, Robert

  • Gillette, Robert by Unknown

    Gillette, Robert

  • Gillette, Robert by Unknown

    Gillette, Robert

  • Gillette, Robert by Unknown

    Gillette, Robert

 

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