Korean War Photograph Album, 1952-1953
PhotographerPhotographed by
Edward J. Rogalski
(American, 1929 - 2020)
Date1952-1953
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (album height x width, closed): 11 5/8 × 15 1/2in. (29.5 × 39.4cm)
Other (album height x width, open): 11 5/8 × 29in. (29.5 × 73.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robin Harding and Karen Warfield
Object number2022.32.279.1-.167
DescriptionPhotograph album with photographs from Edward Rogalski’s Korean War service, 1952-1953. A map (.1) of Korea is affixed to the inside of the front cover. Some of Rogalski’s military patches (.162-.167) are affixed to the inside of the back cover. Subjects depicted include: a USO show at the Army base in the Kumwha Valley, South Korea, June 1952; views of Seoul, Japan, May 1952; views of the Kumwha Valley, South Korea, June 1952; reserve period at Kapyong, South Korea, July 1952; Camp Nara, Japan, October 1952; Christmas at the military base, December 1952; Cardinal Spellman's visit, December 1952; Thanksgiving and Christmas menus, 1952; personal photos; a trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts; views of Boston, Massachusetts; and photos from an automobile accident Rogalski was in. The front cover is detached.
Status
Not on view
