Sand from Island of Iwo Jima

Object/Artifact

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Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society

Sand from Iwo Jima: Collected to commemorate the 60th anniversary of battle.
Sand from Iwo Jima

Collected to commemorate the 60th anniversary of battle.

Name/Title

Sand from Island of Iwo Jima

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.3

Description

Black sand and rock fragments from the island of Iwo Jima. Due to volcanic activity that lead to the island's creation, it was characteristic for having a large amount of ashy black sand and soil.

Cataloged By

Edwin Ratterman

Acquisition

Accession

2024.4

Source or Donor

Robert Hayden

Acquisition Method

Donation

Location

Location

Tall Display Case

Display Case Z

* Untyped Location

Main Gallery South

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Darla Van Heey