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Whiteley, Gary (Korean War correspondence)
2015.075.w.rd
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Contributing Institution:
Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: Gary Whiteley Korean War correspondence
source:
Whiteley, Gary
Creator:
Gendaszek, Robert J.
Creator:
Horner, John
Identifier/Call Number: 2015.075.w.rd
Identifier/Call Number: 1273
Physical Description:
0.025 Linear Feet
(1 folder)
Date (inclusive): 1953 January - August
Abstract: This collection contains correspondence written to Gary Whiteley from two soldiers serving overseas during the Korean War.
The two authors were Sgt. Robert J. Gendaszek, USA and PFC John Horner, USA.
Condition Description: The collection is in fair condition. A few pages are delicate and should be handled with care. Some minor tears in the letters.
The newspaper clipping has a small tear and is housed in a plastic sleeve.
Language of Material:
English
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Container: Korea 1
Container: 7
Container: 1
This collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Gary Whiteley
This collection is arranged in two series by author of correspondence to the recipient, Gary Whiteley.
[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Gary Whiteley Korean War correspondence (2015.075.w.r), Center for American
War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.
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collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.
This collection is available online in Chapman University's Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/gwhiteley_collection/
This collection contains letters received by Gary Whiteley from Sergeant Robert J. Gendaszek, United States Army and Private
First Class John Horner, United States Army during the Korean War. Gendaszek served with 2nd Squad, Fox company, 1st platoon,
5th Regimental Combat Team. Horner served with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team. Gary Whiteley
was in the sixth grade in Fowler, CA when he sent a Christmas box through the Gift Lift program, sponsored by the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce. Gendaszek and Horner began corresponding with Gary after they received his package. The correspondence
consists mainly of Gendaszek and Horner asking Gary about his daily life. They offer brief descriptions of their duties in
the service. SGT Gendaszek was a squad leader and PFC Horner served as a switchboard operator. Also included in the collection
is a newspaper clipping describing the gift program and Gary's first correspondence with SGT Gendaszek.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Korean War, 1950-1953.
Military
United States. -- Army.
Whiteley, Gary