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Trinket Fund fuels appeals for aviators amid war era gifts
A vivid portrait of the Trinket Fund run by the Aviation Committee of the National Special Aid Society collects war era valuables from across the nation and beyond. Items range from wedding rings and family heirlooms to tarnished silverware and watches. Donated goods are melted for government payment or placed for sale after expert appraisal to support airmen and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Trinket Fund
Avia
National Special Aid Society
Fifth Avenue
City of
New York
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross Fame
William Allen Bartlett
United States
Express Company
Union
Porto Rico
Hawaiii
China
Corea
Aviation Committee
Father’s College Fraternity
America
Ageatieas
Chickamauga
National War Savings Committee
Middletown War Savings Committee
Old Middletown
Middletown
Connecticut State War Savings Committee