Marshall L. Williamson, Medic, U.S. Navy, Photograph Album of New Hebrides During World War II, 1943/1944

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Marshall L. Williamson, Medic, U.S. Navy, Photograph Album of New Hebrides During World War II, A&M 4072, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (14 plastic sleeves in 1 folder)
Creator:
Williamson, Marshall L.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Photographs documenting activities of US Navy Medical Corps in the New Hebrides (or Vanuatu) during World War II. These 54 photos were taken by taken by Marshall L. Williamson, US Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). Includes group portraits of Medical Corps personnel and other servicemen; photos of a Christian church, barracks, transportation, roads, base of operations, island natives and their dwellings, and american servicemen swimming, among other topics. Many of the photographs include identification provided by their creator, Marshall Williamson. Most photos were shot on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Marshall L. Williamson, Medic, U.S. Navy, Photograph Album of New Hebrides During World War II, A&M 4072, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
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