Louis Haahr Papers

Collection — Container: 1 Folder

Identifier: OGLMC-1093

Scope and Contents

The Louis Haahr Papers date from 1944-1979, and consists of five folders. The first folder contains correspondence, many of these are written by Haahr to UND Art Professor Paul Barr. There is also correspondence from friends in the military to Haahr's family following his death. The second folder contains writings that Haahr did while overseas, including journal entries, poems, and his will. The third folder contains many drawings that Haahr did both stateside and overseas. The fourth folder contains newspaper clippings, most of which deal with Haahr's death and burial at Ft. Snelling. The fifth folder contains documents from the University varying from programs to information about the Louis Haahr Memorial Award.

Dates

created: 1941, 1944-1954, 1979
Other: Date acquired: 07/16/1987

Creator

Haahr, Louis (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

Louis James Haahr was born on December 11, 1921, in Grand Forks. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Haahr. He entered the University of North Dakota on September 19, 1938, at the age of 16, the youngest member of the freshman class. He was within one term of graduating when he received orders to report for duty on July 10, 1942, at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. Haahr was in the 155th Infantry Regiment, 31st Infantry Division. In March 1943 he was sent to Ft. Benning for advanced infantry training and was there commissioned a first lieutenant. Later he was offered a post as an artist on the staff on the camp publications at Ft. Benning, but he declined the offer in favor of combat service. Haahr was killed in action on May 3, 1945, in Mindano while campaigning to liberate the Philippines. He was buried in Parang Mindano at USAF Cemetery #1, but was later moved to the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Note written by

Full Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Family of Paul and Margaret Barr, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Method of Acquisition

Donation, Acc.# 87-1523

Separated Materials

One oversize folder containing miscellaneous drawings by Haahr was separated and placed in the Oversize File Cabinets. These drawings were of various people or his overseas surroundings.