Graves, John R. Jr. Photo Collection, bulk 1940-2000

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Summary

Title:
John R. Graves, Jr. Photo Collection
Dates:
bulk 1940-2000
Abstract:
The majority of the collection contains approximately 400 photographs of various sizes. There are also some negatives. The photographs are from the San Diego US Army Photographic Air Wing during World War II, and combat scenes from the Pacific Islands. There are some graphic photographs of death and surgery within the collection.
Extent:
1.4 Cubic Feet The majority of the collection contains approximately 400 photographs of various sizes. There are also some negatives. The photographs are from the San Diego US Army Photographic Air Wing during World War II, and combat scenes from the Pacific Islands. There are some graphic photographs of death and surgery within the collection.
Language:
English .

Background

Biographical / historical:

John Ryland Graves Jr. was a USMC Sergeant during World War II, and later a Consolidated-Vultee-Convair-General Dynamics employee. He was born 10 November 1919 in Richmond, VA and died on 3 June 2017, in Fort Smith, AR. The majority of the collection contains approximately 400 photographs of various sizes. There are also some negatives. The photographs are from the San Diego US Army Photographic Air Wing during World War II, and combat scenes from the Pacific Islands. There are some graphic photographs of death and surgery within the collection.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the Museum.
Physical description:
Description: This is a two box collection, each measuring 15.5x12.5x5". Content notes: The majority of the collection contains approximately 400 photographs of various sizes. There are also some negatives. The photographs are from the San Diego US Army Photographic Air Wing during World War II, and combat scenes from the Pacific Islands. There are some graphic photographs of death and surgery within the collection.
Physical facet:
This is a two box collection, each measuring 15.5x12.5x5".
Dimensions:
]This is a two box collection, each measuring 15.5x12.5x5".
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
AR
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-02 14:24:46 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to research. Some restrictions may apply.

Terms of access:

The collection is open to use. Some restrictions may apply.

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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