Photograph album of souvenir photographs from the 5th Marine Division from Camp Tarawa, the New Zealand land experience with the 2nd Marine Division in New Zealand, and training for Guadalcanal at Camp Paikairaki
Item — Box: 3, Item: 11
Scope and Contents
Contains Roland Chiasson's souvenir pictures when the 5th Marine Division was formed and did training for Iwo Jima at the big island of Hawaii (Camp Tarawa) near the city of Kamuela, and also the New Zealand experience with the 2nd Marine Division near Wellington, NZ training for Guadalcanal at camp Paikaraiki, 30 miles from Wellington, NZ. 1942-1943
Dates
- 1941-2008
Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Chiasson, Roland M., 1921-2008. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu