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Michael J. O'Malley Guadalcanal Diary Digital Only Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-30008

Scope and Contents

89 Jpegs and Tiffs consisting of digitized images of his Diary.

Dates

  • 1942 - 1943

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Michael O'Malley served with Torpedo Squadron 11 on Guadalcanal during World War Two. He recorded the events he witnessed in a diary.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (89 Jpegs on DVD and on the Photo Drobo)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Michael O'Malley served in the Navy during the Second World War.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Related Materials

Guadalcanal Subject Files. VT-11 Subject File.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Michael J. O'Malley Guadalcanal Diary Digital Only Collection
Author
Alan Renga
Date
1/21/2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
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San Diego 92101 USA US
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