Home movies taken during the Korean War by American soldier Charles Spurlin, exact date unknown, c. 1951-1953. Spurlin originally donated the film to the Center of the Study of the Korean War. When the CSKW closed, the Truman Library received its collection, including this film, which was originally numbered MM.342.
Home movies taken during the Korean War by American soldier Charles Spurlin, exact date unknown, c. 1951-1953. Spurlin originally donated the film to the Center of the Study of the Korean War. When the CSKW closed, the Truman Library received its collection, including this film, which was originally numbered MM.341.
This silent home movie from Korean War soldier Robert Lodge was labeled "Korea." It is made of different segments of black and white footage taken during Lodge's service in 1952. Portions of this movie are closed due to privacy restrictions. The condition of this film is very poor, which accounts for significant portions that are difficult to see.
These home movies were taken by Robert Lodge, an American soldier serving in the Korean War in 1952. Portions of this film are closed due to privacy restrictions.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows the way home to the United States from Japan.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film was an attempt to make a more polished movie with the help of Karp's roommate, Dale Hasler. It starts in Ashiya, Japan, with Karp writing a letter home to his mother and father, and the film is like an attempt to demonstrate the contents of the letter. It shows his life, smoking, drinking, packing for a trip, movies, a Jeep, leaves, fishermen, visiting a beach and going swimming.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows different Japanese scenes as Karp toured around Japan in Tokyo and Hiroshima, including: Fishing boats, beaches, games, a Noritake China store, urban street scenes of Tokyo, a procession, a harbor, train/cargo area, Moji Port, US Army boats, sawing logs, a gate, a shrine. The film also shows Hiroshima, a memorial, the peace monument, the atom bomb casualty shop, and soldiers visiting the ruins.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan, where he ran clothing and shoe stores on the Air Base (presumably at Ashiya). This film shows the operation of the store, a sale at the store, the AMC Clothing Manual #67-9, and the PX.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows aircraft assisting the Korean War effort.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan, but this film includes Korea.