Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection
Scope and Contents
The Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection contains ephemera, maps, and newspapers that illustrate daily life and special events for China Marines in Peitaihoe Beach and Tientsin. The Christmas menu includes illustrations of stereotyped views of local Chinese, while the second menu shows the currency exchange rate between local currency and U.S. dollars. The hand drawn maps list Stefanowicz's service dates in Peitaiho Beach, and depict the billet lay out for the 7th Marines in the area. The collection is arranged chronologically.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1946
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
The 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Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.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.
Biographical Information:
Harvey J. Stefanowicz served in the U.S. Marine Corps in China from December 1945 to April 1947. He was stationed in Tientsin [Tianjan], Tangshan, Peitaihoe Beach [Beidaihe District], Peking [Beijing], and Chinwangtao [Qinhuangdao]. Prior to his service in North China he was stationed in Guam from April to December 1945.
Full Extent
0.04 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 folder)
Abstract
The Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection documents the 7th Marines and the context of their work in northern China immediately following World War II through ephemera, maps, and newspapers. Harvey J. Stefanowicz was stationed in North China from December 1945 to April 1947 with the United States Marines.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Harvey J. Stefanowicz, 02/01/2015
Processing Information:
Mallory Furnier, 2018
- Title
- Guide to the Harvey J. Stefanowicz Collection
- Date
- 2018-02-09
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository
University Library
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Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
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