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Harold A. Richardson Diary, 1941-1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Richardson, Harold A.
- Title
- Harold A. Richardson Diary
- Dates
- 1941-1945 (inclusive)19411945
- Quantity
- .25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 644 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of World War II diary entries written by Harold A. Richardson between December 7, 1941 and August 8, 1945.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Harold A. Richardson (circa 1913-1976) was born in Pullman, Washington where he attended the State College of Washington and graduated in 1935 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech. Richardson was later assigned to General Staff Corps in 1941 and became active in motion pictures.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of World War II diary entries written by Harold A. Richardson between December 7, 1941 and August 8, 1945. It is comprised of 74 pages of loose-leaf entries, a nine page typescript titled "Oahu to Tarawa," and one leather-bound diary with 41 leaves of manuscript text.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
Harold A. Richardson Diary, 1941-1945
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in a single series, maintaining the original order of Harold A. Richardson's entries with the exception of the leather-bound diary's location at the end of the series.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers -- United States -- Diaries
- Soldiers -- Washington (State) -- Diaries
- World War, 1939-1945
Morgan Clendenning
2013
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
