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Wade Hall Collection of Korean War Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-003
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photographs depicting scenes from urban, everyday life in South Korea through the eyes of American soldiers during or after the Korean War. A photo album contains photographs depicting the US Air Force in Seoul City and American soldiers on leave in Kokura, Japan (Blue Ridge Club, Bebop Club, Moose Club, Vogue Restaurant, and street scenes).

The collection contains two color prints, 177 gelatin developing-out prints, and eight airplane trading cards.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951 - 1953

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (2 Color Prints 177 Gelatin Developing-out Prints 8 Airplane Trading Cards )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs depicting scenes from urban, everyday life in South Korea through the eyes of American soldiers during or after the Korean War. Some photographs depict American soldiers.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Wade Hall.

Processing Information note

Processed by Marina Klarić, February 2011. Updated by Donnelly Walton, 2021

Source

Title
Guide to the Wade Hall Collection of Korean War Photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Marina Klarić, 2015; revised by Donnelly Walton, 2021.
Date
2015; updated 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513