Hubert B. Gater papers,, 1941-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gater, Hubert B., 1912-1980.
- Title
- Hubert B. Gater papers,
- Dates
- 1941-1979 (inclusive)19411979
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 08053
- 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 Note
Gater was stationed with the U.S. Army in the Philippines at the outbreak of World War II and was taken prisoner when Bataan fell to the Japanese in April, 1942. He was interned in Japanese concentration camps in the Philippines and Japan until the end of the war.
Content Description
Collection contains a diary kept by Gater while he was a prisoner of war; printed copies of his Bataan diary; correspondence related to publication of his reminiscences in the Manchester, New Hampshire "Union Leader" in 1972; copies of the "Union Leader" series of newspaper articles; newspaper clippings related to prisoners of war during the Vietnam War; notes; photographs; biographical information; military service records; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Prisoners of war -- Philippines -- Bataan.
- Prisoners of war -- Vietnam.
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps -- Japan.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps -- Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, Japanese.
Geographical Names
- Cabanatuan (Philippines)
- Fukuoka 3 (Japan : Concentration camp)
- O'Donnell Camp (Philippines : Concentration camp)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Soldiers.
