World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Asa Porter Collection, 1941-1949
The Asa Porter Collection contains military documents, patches, guides for returning to civilian life, and letters that Asa sent to his family during the war as well as a transcript of all of Asa’s letters.
Edgar Jones Collection, 1942-1946
The Edgar Jones Collection contains photographs, memorabilia, correspondence, diary entries, publications, and a scrapbook related to Edgar Jones, a United States Naval Officer aboard the USS Monitor during WWII.
James W. Cockrell Collection
The James W. Cockrell Collection, 1940 – 1957, consists of black-and-white photographs, a journal, an oversized map, United States Navy documents, newsletters, a certificate, and correspondence. This collection contains materials related to James W. Cockrell’s military service onboard the USS White Plains (CVE-66).
Nicoll F. Galbraith Sr. Papers
The Nicoll F. Galbraith Sr. Papers consist of a diverse range of materials documenting Colonel Nicoll F. Galbraith Sr.’s experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II, his recovery, and his post-war life. The collection includes photographs, journals, correspondence, military records, scrapbooks, ephemera, and digital materials, providing a detailed account of Col. Galbraith’s time in captivity and his subsequent return to civilian life.