Farish (Linn M.) Papers, 1941-1984

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Linn M. Farish papers
Dates:
1941-1984
Creators:
Farish, Linn M. and Farish, Linn M.
Extent:
0.02 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
Undetermined .
Preferred citation:

Linn M. Farish papers (SCM0072). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of a photograph of Farish in uniform; copies of his military records, 1944-52; copies of articles about him, 1941-1984; a pamphlet he wrote entitled "The True Strength of America," 1941; and two letters from his widow Nora Farish to Carol King concerning his life, 1984.

Biographical / historical:

Farish, Stanford class of 1924, was a petroleum geologist. He fought during World War II, first in the British Army and then in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He was assigned to rescue Allied flyers stranded in Yugoslavia. He died September 11, 1944, in a plane crash in Greece.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Nora Farish and Carol King, 1985.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-03 09:22:55 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

Linn M. Farish papers (SCM0072). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022