Photograph- U. S. N. T. Co. 44-259 in San Diego, California, May 16, 1944
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials related to Troy Dale Campbell and his service in the U. S. Navy during World War II, including correspondence, journal entries, photographs, and military records. Correspondence is primarily from Campbell to his parents (William Robert and Laura Campbell of Conway, Ark.), and to his brother, Robert Campbell (also of Conway, Ark.); in most cases, the original correspondence is accompanied by edited typescripts created by the donor or donor’s family. Topics include family, especially Campbell's wife, Gertrude, and daughter, Kathryn Grace; the war; weather; military life, including combat, food, church services, and training in San Diego; as well as travel and exploration in the San Diego and Okinawa areas. Locations mentioned include Point Loma, California, where Campbell attended Naval Training School; Bremerton, Washington; San Francisco, California; the Philippines; and Okinawa, Japan.
Dates
- May 16, 1944
Conditions Governing Access
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Creator
- From the Collection: Campbell, Troy Dale, 1916-1998 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu