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Richard Tregaskis papers, 1890-2020 (bulk 1927-1973)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tregaskis, Richard, 1916-1973
Title
Richard Tregaskis papers
Dates
1890-2020 (bulk 1927-1973) (inclusive)
Quantity
65.24 cubic ft. (97 boxes)
Collection Number
06346
Summary
The papers of Richard Tregaskis, a war correspondent and author who covered WWII, Vietnam, and the Korean War.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Richard Tregaskis, born in New Jersey in 1916, was a war correspondent and author. Prevented by bad eyesight from enlisting in the armed forces during World War II, he covered both the Pacific and European theaters as a correspondent and was badly wounded in Italy. He chronicled his wartime experiences in many books, including "Guadalcanal Diary" (1943) and "Invasion Diary" (1944). The bulk of his career was spent reporting on events in Asia and Oceania. Tregaskis covered nine wars, including the Chinese Civil War, Korean, and Vietnam War. He also wrote poetry, novels, biographies, magazine articles, and screenplays for motion pictures and television. Tregaskis drowned near Honolulu in 1973.

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Content Description

Collection contains published and draft versions of Tregaskis’s writings, including books, articles, and scripts. Also present is research material, including both files and numerous diaries kept by Tregaskis as he covered WWII, Vietnam, Korea, and various world travels to many foreign countries. The collection also contains both personal and professional correspondence and files. Photographs depicting Tregaskis’s experience in Vietnam; WWII, China, and Korea; his world travels; and personal life are also contained in the collection. Also present are audio and visual materials containing Tregaskis interviews and research, speeches, and third-party productions featuring either Tregaskis or his works.

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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, Richard Tregaskis papers, 06346, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select materials are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~101~101.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Richard Tregaskis at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Moana McGlaughlin-Tregaskis (wife) from 1983-2020.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in March 2012 and updated by Jamie Greene in October 2015, June 2017, July 2018, and March 2021.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943.
  • Korean War, 1950-1953--Journalism, Military.
  • Military bases, American--Vietnam.
  • PT-109 (Boat).
  • Television authorship.
  • Veterans--Societies, etc.--Periodicals.
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Journalism, Military.
  • War correspondents.
  • World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
  • World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean.
  • World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Western Front.
  • World War, 1939-1945--Journalism, Military.
  • X-15 (Rocket aircraft).
  • Motion picture authorship.

Personal Names

  • Kamehameha the Great, King of the Hawaiian Islands, d. 1819.
  • Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.

Geographical Names

  • China--History--Civil War, 1945-1949.
  • Islands of the Pacific--Description and travel.
  • Islands of the Pacific--History.
  • Southeast Asia--Description and travel.
  • Southeast Asia--History.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries.
  • Negatives (photographic).
  • Photographs.
  • Scripts.

Processed by Emily Christopherson
2012

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