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Joseph Castro papers, 1937-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Castro, Joseph
- Title
- Joseph Castro papers
- Dates
- 1937-1970 (inclusive)19371970
- Quantity
- 4.92 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09081
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Castro (1920- ) enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1937 and retired with the rank of major in 1969. He served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Castro was also stationed in North China from 1945-1946 and in Okinawa from 1961-1962.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains military records (1937-1970); memorabilia from his military career including correspondence, military insignia patches, programs, newspaper clippings, maps, and other materials; photograph albums; printed materials; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Korean War, 1950-1953.
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean.
Geographical Names
- China -- History -- Civil War, 1945-1949.
- Okinawa Island (Japan)
Form or Genre Terms
- Insignias.
- Maps.
- Photograph albums.
Occupations
- Marines.
