William T. Vasquez Military Papers
Scope and Contents
The military papers pertain to Vasquez's career in the regular Army from 1946 to 1948. He was assigned to the occupation of Korea following World War II. The collection includes letters, military documents, and photographs of Korea.
Dates
- 1946-1948
Creator
- Vasquez, William T., 1927-1991 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
William Vasquez was born in Portland in 1927. He was in the U.S. Army during World War II and in Korea 1946-48 as a sergeant. He graduated in 1955 from Harvard, and attended Yale graduate school. He taught at Narraguagus High School and Washington Academy, and was reporter and photographer for the Bangor Daily News. He died in 1991.
Extent
1 linear foot (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Nancy K. Melhorn of East Sullivan, Maine.
- Business cards Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Clippings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Currency Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Korea -- Relations (military) with the United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Letters (Correspondence) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Pamphlets Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Photographic prints Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Programs (Documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- United States. Army. Forces in Korea
- Title
- Guide to the William T. Vasquez Military Papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
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- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
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- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
