2.5 Linear ft
Call Nos. 168.7274, 168.7274-1 through 21
IRIS Nos. 1097618 through 1097636, 1148364 and 1148365
Captain Merhar was born in Pueblo, Colorado. He entered the Army Air Corp on 4 June 1941 and was commissioned while overseas in the European Theater of Operations on 8 October 1943. Captain Merhar was released from active duty on 25 January 1946 and from the U.S. Air Force reserve on 28 September 1957. The Captain commanded the 9th Air Division Photo Laboratory.
The personal papers are a rare collection due to the fact that it is primarily photograph albums with captions and dates. The albums document daily life overseas, World War II operations, distinguished guests, arrival and performance of various aircraft, allied forces, strike damage, targets, and awards and decorations.