Stamelos (John T.) Collection, 1945-1946

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Title:: John T. Stamelos Collection
Dates:: 1945-1946
Creators:: Stamelos, John T.
Abstract:: The John T. Stamelos Collection contains photographs, ephemera, and clothing acquired by Stamelos while serving as a U.S. Marine in China circa 1945-1946, including a jacket and clutch purchased for his then girlfriend and future wife. The bulk of the collection is comprised of souvenir clothing and accessories.
Extent:: 6.03 linear feet
Language:: English
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Scope and content:: The John T. Stamelos Collection includes souvenir items and clothing related to Stamelos' tour of duty as a U.S. Marine in Tientsin, Tsingtao, and Peitaiho Beach, China. Photographs document the 1st Marine barracks, individual Marines, and Tientsin street scenes including Victoria Cafe, Astor House, and International Bridge. There is also a series of photographs of the Japanese surrender in Tientsin on October 15, 1945, and ephemera related to the First Marines Club in Tientsin.
Acquisition information:: John T. Stamelos, 05/2016
Processing information:: Mallory Furnier, 2017

Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-03-27 23:41:34 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:: This collection is open for research use.
Terms of access:: Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:: For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materialsguide.

Location of this collection:: California State University, Northridge, Old China Hands Archives

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330, US