California

• Discover the history of California newspapers.
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• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for newspaper records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
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Theo Haley, son of Robert M. Haley, of Van Nuys, California is thought to have served in World War II. Use the "AC: Van Nuys News" QUIKLink below to locate a newspaper announcement that confirms this, and then answer these questions:

1. What was his rank?
2. with which unit did he serve?
3. Where did his family live in Van Nuys?

• In the name search fields, type "Theo Haley" and use "1943" (+ or - 2 years to cover most of the war years).
• Two results should appear; check them both for information. , both of which are the same newspaper extract listed in different databases. These are taken from the New York, U.S., Death Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1890 (Barber Collection).

1. Sometime before 7 Sept 1943 Theo Haley was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
2. Theo served with the 406th Aviation Squadron at Merced Army Air Field.
3. Theo Haley's parents lived at 14155 Victory Blvd in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California.
   (Contributed by Lisa Carver )