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Paul Beam collection of World War II photographs

 Collection — Box: HWRD-related small collections box, Folder: M00068: 1-9 of 9
Identifier: MANUSCRIPT-M00068

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of photographs presumably collected by Beam as part of his work as a war correspondent sent to Hawai'i by the Associated Press. Most photographs include captions. The images depict both military and civilian subjects, in Hawai'i, on the Mainland, and overseas.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1947

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some images were published by newspapers or press agencies; these remain under copyright.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (9 folders in one half-width document box.)

Language

English

Arrangement

Collection sorted into 9 folders.

  1. 'Fire Detection Methods, Including a Discussion of Telephone and Radio Communication', 1940 (includes several photos)
  2. Miscellaneous photographers/sources, circa 1940s
  3. U.S. Army photos, circa 1940s
  4. U.S. Marine Corps photos, circa 1940s
  5. U.S. Navy Photos, 1944
  6. U.S. Navy Photos, 1945
  7. U.S. Navy Photos, 1946
  8. U.S. Navy Photos, circa 1940s
  9. Unidentified photographers/sources, circa 1940s
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Libraries Repository

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