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Tyler H. Smith photograph album of post World War II Japan

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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206

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Call Number:
Ms. Coll. 1649
Repository:
University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Extent:
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Language Note:
The majority of the material is in English with a small amount in Japanese.
Preferred Citation:
Tyler H. Smith photograph album of post World War II Japan, 1946-1949, Ms. Coll. 1649, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania
Date:
1946-1949 (inclusive)
Creator:
Smith, Tyler Henry, 1928-1976
Form:
Photograph albums and Photographs
Abstract:
This "Photography's in Japan, 1946-1947" photograph album chronicles the service of Tyler H. Smith (1928-1976) in the U.S. Army between 1946 and 1947 while stationed in Japan.

Tyler H. Smith was born on April 21, 1928 in Dallas, Texas. He and his mother, Ruby Graves Harrison, moved to California after 1930. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1946, where he served as part of the Information and Education section of the Eighth Army in Japan.

Upon his return to Berkeley, California, he married Floria Dean Fischer in the early 1950's. They had three children, Tyler Henry (1952-2024), Gordon and Deborah. He ran an employment agency and was active in local politics. Smith died on January 20, 1976.

Source: Ancestry.com

This "Photography's in Japan, 1946-1947" contains black and white photographs detailing Tyler H. Smith's service in the U.S. Army while stationed in Japan following World War II. There are several photographs of fellow servicemen, some of which are signed, at work, as well as some commanding officers. As a member of the Eighth Army and Information and Education section, Smith was a staff reporter for the Yobas Weekly News, page 2 of the December 14, 1946 issue is included in the album. Also included is a certificate indicating Smith had completed 40 hours of an Information and Education course at Keio University in Honshu, Japan. The album does contain photographs of Japanese landscapes, buildings and locals.

Several loose photographs, a telegram from his mother and a hand drawn map were placed in folders.

Sold by McBride Rare Books, 2024

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University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Finding Aid Author
Kristine McGee
Finding Aid Date
2025 April 14
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Photographs of Japanese buildings, 1946-1947.
Box 1 Folder 1
Portraits of Smith, 1946-1949.
Box 1 Folder 2
Telegram and map, 1946-1947.
Box 1 Folder 3
Tyler H. Smith photograph album of post World War II Japan, 1946-1949.
Box 1 Folder 4

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