John O. Roberts photograph and ephemera collection, 1924-1990

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Roberts, John O. (Captain)
Title
John O. Roberts photograph and ephemera collection
Dates
1924-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
Photographs and ephemera (1 box)
Collection Number
PH2016-030
Summary
Photographs, documents, and ephemera from Captain John O. Roberts' military service and retirement. Roberts was enlisted in the military from 1924 to 1959
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Captain John O. Roberts was enlisted in the military from April 8, 1924 to August 10, 1959. He served with the military police (Japan Logistic Command) in Kokura, Japan, from 1951 to 1954.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs, documents, and ephemera from Captain John O. Roberts' military service and retirement. These materials are from his military training and service at Fort Lewis, the University of Washington, Military Police Division Training, Fort Riley, and with the military police (Japan Logistic Command) in Kokura, Japan. In addition to many photographs, these materials include letters of recommendation, general correspondence, and certificates of recognition and award.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Robert W. Fuedisch (Department of Military Science), 2010

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Armed Forces--Officers
  • Military education--Kansas--Fort Riley
  • Military education--Washington (State)--Fort Lewis

Personal Names

  • Roberts, John O. (Captain)--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Army General School (U.S.)--Photographs
  • Ground General School (U.S.)--Photographs
  • University of Washington. Military Police Division Training

Geographical Names

  • Fort Lewis (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Fort Riley (Kan.)--Photographs
  • Kokura-shi (Japan)--Photographs
  • United States--Military police

Form or Genre Terms

  • Ephemera
  • Personal correspondence
  • Photographs
  • Records (Documents)

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)