Tōkyō (Japan)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Pedro "Pete" Padilla Photo Collection
Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20074
Abstract
Pedro “Pete” Padilla was known as the dean of photography in his hometown of Calexico. At the end of World War Two her served under Douglas MacArthur in Japan, working in counterintelligence.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1945 - 1946
Jerome Yellin Personal Papers
Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10161
Abstract
This collection contains many photographs, records, and news articles about Jerome (Jerry) Yellin and his experiences as a World War II pilot. It also contains some spectacular items, such as a story depicting Yellin as a modern Maccabee pilot, a dog tag, different types of currency attached together with tape, and an invitation to celebrate the first long-range escort raid over mainland Japan.
Dates:
1943 - 1955