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Kantor (Kenneth) papers
2012C24  
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Description
Contains printed newspaper writings, drafts of articles, letters, and photographs relating to the post-World War II American occupation of Japan, the Korean War, and other subjects.
Background
Born on January 22, 1920, Kenneth Dwight Kantor was an American journalist who spent most of his career in Japan and Korea. He covered post-World War II Japan and the war in Korea, including subjects such as the status of women's rights in Japan and refugees in Korea. He worked for the National Broadcast Company. In 1948, he married Margaret (Marjorie) A. Crook, who had also worked for the Far East Command.
Extent
7 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 negative (5.1 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Availability
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.