World War, 1939-1945 -- Archival resources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Raymond Jensen papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7067
Abstract
The Raymond Jensen papers, 1943-1945, consist of more than 500 letters written by Raymond Jensen to his wife Doris and other family members, and from Doris to Raymond, during Raymond's service in the United States Navy during World War II. The letters provide a picture of life in the military and on the home front during World War II. Raymond Jensen served in the Radio Materials School on Treasure Island in San Francisco, where he was stationed for the bulk of his time in the service. He...
Dates:
1943 - 1945; Majority of material found in 1943
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
James C. Owens, Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5032
Abstract
This small collection of memorabilia is comprised of high school and college photographs of Owen, several photographs of him in military uniform as well as of the destroyer named for him, citations from the Secretary of the Navy for the squadron's heroism, a Purple Heart certificate, and diplomas from Los Angeles High School as well as USC. Many of the naval documents and certificates are very tightly rolled as they were stored in a narrow tube.
Dates:
1928 - 1943
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections