Finding Aid for Gary Whiteley Korean War correspondence 2015.075.w.rd

Lauren Menges

Center for American War Letters Archives

03/08/2016

Leatherby Libraries

Chapman University

Orange, CA 92866

speccoll@chapman.edu

URL: http://www1.chapman.edu/library/archives/

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 .

Container: Korea 1

Container: 7

Container: 1

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Gary Whiteley

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series by author of correspondence to the recipient, Gary Whiteley.

Preferred Citation

[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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Content Description

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.

Conditions Governing Use

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

box Korea 1, folder 7, folder 1

Series 1, Correspondence from Robert J. Gendaszek 1953 January 22 - March 20

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series consists of three letters written by Sgt. Robert J. Gendaszek, USA to Gary Whiteley of Fowler, CA. Correspondence was initiated by the Gift Lift program of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

box Korea 1, folder 7, folder 1

Series 2, Correspondence from John Horner 1953 April 11 - August 9

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series consists of five letters written by PFC John Horner, USA to Gary Whiteley of Fowler, CA. Correspondence was initiated by the Gift Lift program of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.