Walter Edward Smith Korean War correspondence, 1953 June 14

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Summary

Creators:
Smith, Shirley Boone and Smith, Walter Edward
Abstract:
This collection contains one four-page hand written letter from Walter Edward Smith to his wife Shirley Boone Smith while aboard the USS Platte (AO 24) during the Korean War.
Extent:
0.025 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Walter Edward Smith Korean War correspondence (2015.039.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is available online in Chapman University's Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/wesmith_collection/

This collection contains one four-page letter from Walter Edward Smith to Shirley "Shirl" Smith, written aboard the USS Platte (AO 24) during the Korean War. Smith described a bombardment of the shore by the USS New Jersey, which was close enough to make the Platte shudder with each shot.

The collection also includes a brief congratualtory note from the commander of the Platte, congratulating the crew on a job well done during a trying time.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Shirley Boone Smith
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Walter Edward Smith Korean War correspondence (2015.039.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

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(714) 532-7716
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