Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- George A. Rasula papers
- Dates:
- 1922-2016
- Creators:
- Rasula, George A.
- Abstract:
- George Arthur Rasula (1920–2019) was a career Army officer who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, notably participating in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. The collection comprises research materials Rasula compiled as a historian, including correspondence, dossiers on Chosin soldiers, veterans' accounts, manuscripts, research on military units, and records from Chosin Few veterans' associations and reunions. The collection also includes materials from Rasula's e-book, "The Chosin Chronology" (2016), which documents the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and its significance.
- Extent:
- 55 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 1 digital media box, video recordings, memorabilia (29.2 Linear Feet)
- Language:
- In English and Korean
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], George A. Rasula, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection primarily documents George A. Rasula's research on the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, compiled during his tenure as a historian and writer. It includes correspondence, dossiers on soldiers who served at Chosin, veterans' accounts, manuscripts, and other research materials related to military units. The collection also contains records from the Chosin Few veterans' associations and materials from Chosin Few reunions. Writings and publications in the collection include manuscripts from fellow veterans, photographs, maps, and association files from the" Changjin Journal" (U.S. Army Chapter, The Chosin Few), the "Chosin Few Digest" (Chosin Few, Inc.), and Rasula's e-book "The Chosin Chronology" (2016).
The Chosin Few, Inc. published the "Chosin Few News Digest" (1985-2006), a newsletter primarily written for Marine members. The "Changjin/Chosin" newsletter, produced by the U.S. Army Chapter of the Chosin Few, was published between 1986 and 1999. Rasula, with contributing editor Byron Sims, authored the "Changjin Journal," which is available online through the New York Military Affairs Symposium.
- Biographical / historical:
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George Arthur Rasula (1920–2019) was a career Army officer who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He participated in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War and later served as logistics advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon and as Army Attaché to the American Embassy in Helsinki from 1962 to 1965. Rasula held various ranks during his military career, from first lieutenant to colonel, and served from 1942 to 1974.
In retirement, Rasula was active in veteran organizations, including the Chosin Few, Inc., and served as the historian for its newsletter, The Chosin Few Digest. He authored the e-book The Chosin Chronology, Battle of the Changjin Reservoir, 1950 in 2016, documenting the historic campaign.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2022.
- Physical location:
- Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-14 12:50:32.030683
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Box OCM11 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
- Terms of access:
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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], George A. Rasula, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563