Stanley Canner Papers
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the self-published book, Missing in Action with the French Underground by Stanley Canner, detailing his experiences during World War II. However, it is likely that the book was put together by Canner's son, Neil. An addendum with news articles, photographs and correspondence is included. All material is photocopied with the exception of the book.
Dates
- undated, 1943-1988
Creator
- Canner, Stanley (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English.
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
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Biographical Note
Stanley Canner was a 24 year old pilot in World War II, when his plane was shot down over Normandy on July 14, 1944. Canner, along with Alfred Sutkowski from Portland, Connecticut and Russell Leith of Australia were rescued by members of the French underground, and hidden in a farmhouse owned by Jean and Renee Renault. The couple hid the soldiers for six weeks, until they were liberated by the Canadian Allied Forces.
Canner, from Hyde Park, reunited with Sutkowski and Leith in 1981. They returned to Normandy to visit Robert Martin, the French Olympic bobsledder who helped hide them, and other Resistance leaders.
After the war, Canner returned to the Boston area, where he owned Central Paint and Supply Co. in Hyde Park. He died in 1984, at the age of 64.
References
- Material from the collection.
Chronology
- 1920
- Stanley Canner born.
- 1944
- Canner's plane shot down over Normandy on July 14th. Canner and two others are rescued by French Resistance leaders and hidden for six weeks.
- 1981
- Canner's reunion with former Resistance leaders and fellow rescued soldiers.
- 1984
- Canner dies.
Extent
.025 linear feet (1 half-manuscript box)
Abstract
Stanley Canner was a 24 year old pilot in World War II, when his plane was shot down over Normandy on July 14, 1944. Canner, along with Alfred Sutkowski from Portland, Connecticut and Russell Leith of Australia were rescued by members of the French underground, and were hidden in a farmhouse owned by Jean and Renee Renault. The couple hid the three soldiers for six weeks, until they were liberated by the Canadian Allied Forces. This collection includes his book, Missing in Action with the French Underground, and photocopies of articles, photographs and correspondence.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Robert Isaacson Canner, September 1990 and Mrs. George Goldsmith, December 1990.
Processing Information
Processed by Stephanie Call, 2011
- Title
- Guide to the Stanley Canner Papers, P-731
- Author
- Processed by Stephanie Call
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository