Polar Bear Expedition Digital Archival Collection

1940-1970

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This selection of materials describes the memorialization of the soldiers who died in the course of their service in Archangel, Russia. During this time period, a “Polar Bear Room” was dedicated in Detroit’s Veterans Memorial Building, dedications were made to specific soldiers and commanders from Polar Bear Post 436, and reunions were held for surviving soldiers. The selection includes the following items: dedicatory speeches, reunion announcements, and memorial plaques. Navigate to additional time periods using the following links:

1916-1928
1929-1939
1940-1970

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