John T. Stamelos Collection
Scope and Contents
The John T. Stamelos Collection includes souvenir items and clothing related to Stamelos' tour of duty as a U.S. Marine in Tientsin, Tsingtao, and Peitaiho Beach, China. Photographs document the 1st Marine barracks, individual Marines, and Tientsin street scenes including Victoria Cafe, Astor House, and International Bridge. There is also a series of photographs of the Japanese surrender in Tientsin on October 15, 1945, and ephemera related to the First Marines Club in Tientsin.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1946
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Full Extent
6.03 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Abstract
The John T. Stamelos Collection contains photographs, ephemera, and clothing acquired by Stamelos while serving as a U.S. Marine in China circa 1945-1946, including a jacket and clutch purchased for his then girlfriend and future wife. The bulk of the collection is comprised of souvenir clothing and accessories.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
John T. Stamelos, 05/2016
Processing Information:
Mallory Furnier, 2017
Genre / Form
- Title
- Guide to the John T. Stamelos Collection
- Date
- 2017-06-29
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2018: Mallory Furnier
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
818-677-4594
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