Adrianus Van Oosten Papers, 1941-1963
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Oosten, Adrianus.
- Title
- Adrianus Van Oosten Papers
- Dates
- 1941-1963 (inclusive)19411963
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet (1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 11665
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Adrianus Van Oosten was a career officer in the United States Army. In 1941 he was captured by the Japanese and sent to Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippine Islands. In 1945 he was rescued by the United States Navy from a Japanese prison ship transporting him to another prison camp in the Philippine Islands.
Content Description
The Adrianus Van Oosten papers contain a handwritten roster of American prisoners in Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippine Islands by Van Oosten (1941), a list of the prisoners by religious affiliation requested by the Japanese of Chaplain John O'Donnell (1943), and sermons by Chaplain O'Donnell (April-July 1945). There are also short typescript unpublished articles by Van Oosten (1963). These Include "How The Say It in War- Propaganda and Perfidy", "The Blanket", an account of his capture by the Japanese, transport on a prison ship, and eventual rescue by the U.S. Navy; "Asians, Buddhists and Christ", a synopsis of the origin of different religions; and an untitled article concerning the U.S. Government's unfair treatment of veterans.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Military chalpains -- Philippines -- 20th century.
- Prisioners of war -- Philippines.
- Veterans -- United States -- 20th century.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Sermons.
Corporate Names
- Cabanatuan Prison (Philippines)
- United States. Army -- Officers.
Geographical Names
- Philippines -- History -- 1898-1946.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- O'Donnell, John.
