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Atcheson, George Photographs from the George Atcheson papers.
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Title:
Photographs from the George Atcheson papersCreator/Contributor:
Atcheson, George, 1896-1947, creatorAbstract:
Includes snapshots, portraits and press photographs taken of George Atcheson, Jr. throughout his career, including during
his service in pre-World War II China and post-World War II Japan. Also includes photographs of associated figures such as
Douglas MacArthur, Chiang Kai-shek, Patrick J. Hurley and Harry S. Truman; as well as numerous photographs of Atcheson's son
George Atcheson, III taken throughout his life, including while a student at the University of California, Berkeley and while
serving in the military during the Korean War. Also includes commercial photographs and postcards of views taken in China
and Japan; a set of postcards reproducing woodcut prints of Hiroshige; and a cigarette case owned by George Atcheson, Jr.
Date:
ca. 1925-ca. 1955 (issued)Subject:
n-us--- -- a-cc--- -- a-ja---Diplomats -- United States -- Photographs
Ambassadors -- United States -- Photographs
Soldiers -- United States -- Photographs
Diplomates -- États-Unis -- Photographies
Ambassadeurs -- États-Unis -- Photographies
Ambassadors
Diplomatic relations
Diplomats
Soldiers
Japan -- Pictorial works
China -- Pictorial works
Japan -- History -- Allied occupation, 1945-1952
United States -- Foreign relations -- China
United States -- Foreign relations -- Japan
Japon -- Histoire -- 1945-1952 (Occupation alliée)
États-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- Chine
China
Japan
United States
Atcheson, George -- 1896-1947 -- Pictorial works
MacArthur, Douglas -- 1880-1964 -- Pictorial works
Chiang, Kai-shek -- 1887-1975 -- Pictorial works
Hurley, Patrick J. (Patrick Jay) -- 1883-1963
Atcheson, George -- 1896-1947
Chiang, Kai-shek -- 1887-1975
Hurley, Patrick J. (Patrick Jay) -- 1883-1963
MacArthur, Douglas -- 1880-1964
Note:
Collected by George Atcheson, Jr.
Title and date devised by cataloger.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM: Fragile structure; view only with support of foam cradle.
Transferred from the George Atcheson papers (BANC MSS 77/48 z).
Gift ; Of George Atcheson, III ; 2001.
Type:
graphicHistory.
Photographs.
Pictorial works.
Postcards.
Physical Description:
photoprint
1 box and 1 oversize folder (ca. 100 photographic prints and postcards) : b&w and color ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.
Language:
English
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM: Fragile structure; view only with support of foam cradle.