Personal Correspondence, circa 1940s

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Jerry Katayama Papers contain correspondence between Jerry and his family and friends during his military service (ca. 1943-1947), items such as binoculars and a camera that he carried during his tour of duty, military scrip issued during the Allied occupation of Japan, a clock issued by the Schwinn Bicycle Company to celebrate Jerry’s 25 years of service (1977) and awards related to Jerry’s participation in the American Bowling Congress.

Dates

circa 1940s

Extent

From the Collection: 9 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Japanese

Additional Description

General

In Japanese and English; postwar correspondence when Katayama was stationed overseas with the Agricultural Division with the United States military; photos present as well