Beverly W. White Papers, 1942
(Manuscript Collection #144)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Beverly W. White Papers |
| Creator: | White, Beverly W. |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Papers (1942) consisting of log of events, diary, routine and training. |
| Extent: | 0.44 Cubic feet, 1 item , consisting of a diary |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
October 27, 1970, 1 item; A diary (1942). Gift of Mrs. B. W. White, Elizabeth City, N.C.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
Beverly W. White Papers (#144), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Mrs. B. W. White
Processing Information
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Processed by D. Lennon
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Biographical / Historical Note
Lieutenant Beverly W. White of Elizabeth City, N.C., kept a log of events for combat team "B" during its tour of duty in the Pacific during World War II. Lt. White was stationed aboard the USS PRESIDENT HAYES.
Description
The diary covers the events from the ship leaving San Diego on July 1, 1942, until September 29, 1942. White describes the sea voyage that took them through the Fiji Islands into the Hebrides Islands. He remained on board during the first landing at Guadalcanal and mentions that both submarines and airplanes attacked the ship. They were sent to the ALHENA and from there they landed on Guadalcanal. The log ends on September 29 with only training and routine matters occupying their time while on the island.
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