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Norman L. Cummins (85-HQ) and "Molly"

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Call NumberTMD351-2018-31DateAugust 1942SummaryCummins sits atop "Molly", one of the few mules who could be trained to ridePhysical Description1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 9 3/4 inches)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Army. Mountain Division, 10thUnited States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 85th. Headquarters CompanyCummins, Norman L., 1919-2002Mules--War useGeographic AreaFort Lewis (Wash.)Collection10th Mountain Division RecordsType of MaterialPhotographic printsBlack & white photographsDigital Version Created FromTMD351, Box 2, FF 4Original Material Found in CollectionTMD351. 10th Mountain Division digitized photograph collection; 10th Mountain Division Resource Center CollectionNotesOn back of photograph: "Lieutenant Norm Cummins 0-454349 Platoon Leader and Pack Officer 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment [Fort] Lewis -- August, 1942. Later Regimental Pack Officer and C.O. [Commanding Officer] 5th Alpini Reparto (Company Italy, 1945). The mule "Molly" was one of a few that could be trained to ride. It was trained by the stable sergeant -- 85th [Mountain Infantry] at Ft Lewis - 1942. Note: Mules in background were trained and docile -- used in pack training. The overhead rope picket line was temporary and not used, later, at Camp Swift for the unruly, remount station mules - in 1944."DonorZelina, Ray (1924-2009)

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Rights Statementhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/Credit10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, [call number]Digital Reproduction Available for PurchaseYes

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