Albert Anthony Villar Collection
Abstract
The Albert Anthony Villar Collection documents the service of RM1 Albert Anthony Villar during his time aboard the U.S.S. Barnstable (APA-93) in 1945 and in Manila, the Philippines.
Dates
- Creation: 1941 - 1945
Creator
- Villar, Albert Anthony, 1912-1983 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Albert Anthony Villar was a Radioman Petty Officer 1st Class aboard the U.S.S. Barnstable (APA-93) during the time of the Japanese surrender in August 1945. For most of his time aboard the U.S.S. Barnstable (APA-93), Villar was stationed in Manila and documented the destruction of the city during the war.
Full Extent
.2 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Albert Villar in 2021 (2021.173)
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Ethan Shaffer on June 3rd, 2026.
Subject
- Kawabe, TorashirÅ, 1890-1960 (Person)
- Villar, Albert Anthony, 1912-1983 (Person)
- Willoughby, Charles Andrew, 1892-1972 (Person)
- United States. Navy (Organization)
- USS Barnstable (APA-93) (Organization)
- Title
- Albert Anthony Villar Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ethan Shaffer
- Date
- 2026-06-02
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Center for Pacific War Studies / National Museum of the Pacific War Repository
328 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg Texas 78624 United States of America
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