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.

Personal/Family Names

• White, Beverly W.

Corporate Names

• President Hayes (Ship)

Topical Terms

• Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943
• World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Solomon Islands
• World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
• World War, 1939-1945--Fiji
• World War, 1939-1945--Scotland--Hebrides
• Soldiers--Diaries

Accessions Information

October 27, 1970, 1 item; A diary (1942). Gift of Mrs. B. W. White, Elizabeth City, N.C.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. B. W. White

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.