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Preferred Citation

Lt. John Albert "Jack" Brooks Letters, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Carol Ann Brooks.

Content Description

Fifty-three letters with envelopes and a post card written by Lt. John Albert "Jack" Brooks to his parents while he was stationed in Korea. The letters are accompanied by a bound transcription, transcribed by Jeff Toalson, edited by Carol Brooks.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Korea
• Military bases, American -- Japan
• Military bases, Foreign
• Military occupation
• Military training
• United States -- Foreign relations -- Korea
• United States -- Military relations -- Korea (South)