Stone, circa 1935-2012
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 4 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [boxes and Folder number], Stone, 97.0033, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-97-0033
Background
- Scope and content:
John P. Stone was a platoon leader for the 1st platoon of "I" company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines of the U.S. Marine Corp. He led his platoon in the battle of Okinawa in the Pacific Theater and was later promoted to company commander for his actions in that battle. In this capacity, Stone had to respond to letters from parents or other relatives who had learned of their loved ones' - Stone's men's - deaths. The collection contains many of these particularly touching letters, as well as letters to and from Stone, artifacts, documents, an oral history, a manuscript, newspapers, and books.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
This collection is in a remote storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.
- Terms of access:
Copyright restrictions may apply to works in this collection. Re-use or copying beyond Fair Use may require permission from the rights-holder. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu for more information.
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [boxes and Folder number], Stone, 97.0033, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-97-0033
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
