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Hubert B. Gater papers,, 1941-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gater, Hubert B., 1912-1980.
Title
Hubert B. Gater papers,
Dates
1941-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
08053
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Hubert B. Gater at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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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.
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