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Korean War, 1950-1953

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85073117

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Wade Herren Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4154
Abstract

Papers, correspondence, and photographs documenting the life and military career of Lieutenant General Thomas W. Herren of Dadeville, Alabama

Dates: 1942-1985

James Tipton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4103

Ralph Puckett Papers and Photographs [RESTRICTED], 1940-1960, undated

 File — Box 4256.001: [Barcode: 1005697219], Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

This file contains a typewritten document addressed to "All persons returning to the United States." The document instructs soldiers "how to be a civilian" upon returning home to the United States from the Korean War. The file also includes photographs and personal materials relating to Ralph Puckett, including his first-grade report card from 1940 at Stone School in Monroe County, pictures of him in a soldier's uniform, and a 1960 death notice for Meredith M. Puckett.

Dates: 1940-1960, undated

Wade Hall Collection of Korean War Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-003
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.

Dates: 1951 - 1953

Walker-Traweek Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-030
Abstract

Thirty-eight photographs of CFS Curtis Wayne Walker and Asst. Operations Sgt. Melvin W. Traweek taken during the Korean War in 1952. Photographs are of various sizes. Images include: Korean natives, “Hill 1062” with background taken from Kumwha Valley, mountains, bridges, tank with mine explosive device, Chinese POW camp on Koje Island, Gen. James A. Van Fleet, villages, burned buildings, rivers, Korean huts, scenes from Seoul, church and supply bunker.

Dates: 1952-07