Guide to the Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection
creator:
Stefanowicz, Harvey J.
Identifier/Call Number: OCH.HJS
Extent:
0.04 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1945-1946
Abstract: The
Harvey J.
Stefanowicz Collection
documents the 7th Marines and the context of their work in
northern China immediately following World War II through ephemera, maps, and newspapers.
Harvey J. Stefanowicz was stationed in North China from December 1945 to April 1947 with the
United States Marines.
Language of Material: English
Biographical Information:
Harvey J. Stefanowicz served in the U.S. Marine Corps in China from December 1945 to April
1947. He was stationed in Tientsin [Tianjan], Tangshan, Peitaihoe Beach [Beidaihe District],
Peking [Beijing], and Chinwangtao [Qinhuangdao]. Prior to his service in North China he was
stationed in Guam from April to December 1945.
Scope and Contents
The
Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection contains ephemera, maps,
and newspapers that illustrate daily life and special events for China Marines in Peitaihoe
Beach and Tientsin. The Christmas menu includes illustrations of stereotyped views of local
Chinese, while the second menu shows the currency exchange rate between local currency and
U.S. dollars. The hand drawn maps list Stefanowicz's service dates in Peitaiho Beach, and
depict the billet lay out for the 7th Marines in the area. The collection is arranged
chronologically.
Conditions Governing Access:
The 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Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of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
Harvey J. Stefanowicz, 02/01/2015
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, 2018
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ephemera
Maps
Box 1, Item 3
Billet Area Peitaiho Beach Maps,
1946
Box 1, Item 4
Enlisted Men's Club Membership Card
Folder 1, Item 1
The Peiping Chronicle,
1946 October 5
Folder 1, Item 2
The Tientsin Chronicle,
1946 October 6
