Saburo Shimomura papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ACCN 2355

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Saburo Shimomura papers consist of photocopies of military service documents. The majority of the documents discuss Shimomura's captivity by Chinese forces in 1950. Includes copies of news clippings, press releases, telegrams, and other documents.

Dates

1951-2006

Creator

Shimomura, Sam, 1927-2009 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Saburo "Sam" Shimomura was born in San Francisco, California, November 17, 1927. After the outbreak of World War II, Shimomura and his family were sent to the Japanese internment camp located in Topaz, Utah. Following his release from the camp, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was assigned to Army intelligence as an interrogator in post-WWII Korea. After the Korean War started, Shimomura volunteered for duty near the Chosin Reservoir. He was captured in December 1950 by Chinese forces in an ambush at Hell File Valley enroute to his assignment. He escaped from captivity in April 1951 and was rescued by U.S. Troops.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Saburo Shimomura papers (1951-2006) consist of photocopies of military service documents. The majority of the documents discuss Shimomura's captivity by Chinese forces in 1950.