Guide to the John T. Stamelos Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: John T. Stamelos Collection
Creator:
Stamelos, John T.
Identifier/Call Number: OCH.JTS
Extent:
6.03 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1945-1946
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.
Language of Material: English
Scope and Contents
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.
Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
John T. Stamelos, 05/2016
Preferred Citation:
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual,
or see the
Citing Archival Materials
guide.
Processing Information:
Mallory Furnier, 2017
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ephemera
Photographs
Textiles
Box 1, Item 2
Dragon Relief Cigarette Case
Box 1, Item 3
U.S. Marines Tientsen Belt Buckle,
1946
Box 2, Item 1
Guide: Street Directory Location of Billets Purchases
& Amusements Tientsen
,
1945
Box 2, Item 2
Violette Tientsen Label Brocade Jacket,
1946
Box 2, Item 3
U.S. Marine Corp Muster Rolls,
1946 April 1-July 31
Box 3, Item 1
Photograph Album,
1945-1946
Box 4, Item 1
Tientsin Embroidered Silk Fragment,
1945-1946
Box 4, Item 2
Devil Dogs Embroidered Silk Scarf
Box 4, Item 3
U.S. Marine Corps Tientsin Jacket
