Chase Tomlin is an Associate Curator at the National WWII Museum. He received a BA and master’s degree in history from Southeastern Louisiana University before studying at Louisiana State University. Chase has worked at the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies and the Louisiana State Archives, as well as LSU as a teaching assistant and instructor. His professional interests include mobilization, the American Home Front, and the Latino experience during World War II.
Chase Tomlin
Associate Curator

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