Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Harold A. Richardson Diary
1941-1945
Cage 644
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Richardson, Harold A.
- Title
- Harold A. Richardson Diary
- ID
- Cage 644
- Date [inclusive]
- 1941-1945
- Extent
- .25 feet of linear shelf space, 1 box
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection consists of World War II diary entries written by Harold A. Richardson between December 7, 1941 and August 8, 1945.
Preferred Citation
Harold A. Richardson Diary, 1941-1945
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
Harold A. Richardson (circa 1913-1976) was born in Pullman, Washington where he attended the State College of Washington and graduated in 1935 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech. Richardson was later assigned to General Staff Corps in 1941 and became active in motion pictures.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of World War II diary entries written by Harold A. Richardson between December 7, 1941 and August 8, 1945. It is comprised of 74 pages of loose-leaf entries, a nine page typescript titled "Oahu to Tarawa," and one leather-bound diary with 41 leaves of manuscript text.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in a single series, maintaining the original order of Harold A. Richardson's entries with the exception of the leather-bound diary's location at the end of the series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Names and Subjects
Subject(s)
- Soldiers -- United States -- Diaries
- Soldiers -- Washington (State) -- Diaries
- World War, 1939-1945
- Military
- Washington (State)