John J. Smolka collection, 1940-1982, bulk 1941-1944

Summary

Creator:

Smolka, John J., 1911-

Date:

1940-1982, bulk 1941-1944

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John J. Smolka collection, ms 2704, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a diary and journals kept during World War II. Smolka records weather, and daily activities in the United States Marine Corps recording recreational activities on the Marine base at Mt. Martha Balcombe, Australia, and on the island of Puvuvu. The collection also contains an autobiographic sketch in which Smolka recounts his life until 1968.

Biographical / historical:

John J. Smolka served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.
Soldiers -- United States.
Journals (accounts)
Diaries.

Names:

United States. Marine Corps

Preferred citation:

John J. Smolka collection, ms 2704, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.