POW in mine repair shop, Ohasi, Japan, 1943
File — Box: 3, Folder: 54
Caption on white card: "Collins (shipfitter). Photograph made in mine repair shop, prisoner of war camp, Ohasi, Japan, ca. 1943."
Inscription on back: "Ohasi, Japan (Approx. 1943), This is Collins (ship fitter) - A very interesting character. I was a member of his group called "Joe-toe" Enterprises. We made gloves out of blankets for trade. Picture is taken in the mine repair shop yard. Collins spent his time welding ore cars. I worked a couple of levels up in the "Din-sha" shop. We slowly helped repair electric mine tractors. "Hank Goonso" H.P. Thew FC 1/C."
Dates
- Other: 1943
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 63.0 linear feet
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor: Henry P. Thew
Repository Details
Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750