Joseph M. Accurso Second World War correspondence
Content Description
This collection contains one letter from Seaman First Class Joseph M. Accurso, United States Navy to Bill and Flo in Chicago, Illinois during the Second World War. Accurso wrote the letter aboard the USS Macomb (DMS-23) in Tokyo Bay, Japan on September 2, 1945, VJ Day, after sweeping mines for the USS Missouri upon which the Japanese surrender was signed that day. On the envelope is a colored illustration of the USS Macomb floating with a mountain in the background, with the words "USS Macomb...Journey's End...Tokyo Bay."
Dates
- 1945 September 2
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains one letter from S1/C Joseph M. Accurso, USN to Bill and Flo in Chicago, Illinois during the Second World War.
Arrangement
This collection contains one letter and one envelope, arranged envelope first.
Custodial History
The donor found this letter in an "Air News" yearbook.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Gayle M. Winnens
- Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Local sources
- United States. -- Navy Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War (1939-1945) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War (1939-1945) -- Japan Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Joseph M. Accurso Second World War correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Andrew Harman
- Date
- 6/15/2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Center for American War Letters Archives Repository
