Harry H. Mittenthal Collection
This collection includes a typed copy of Statement of Capt. Harry H. Mittenthal which details Mittenthal's experience as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He describes the conditions of the various prisons he spent time in and the ships in which they were transferred.
Dates
- 1942-1945
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Manuscript and University Archives collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 24 hours is needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection includes a typed copy of Statement of Capt. Harry H. Mittenthal which details Mittenthal's experience as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II from 1942 to 1945.
Biographical/Historical Note
Capt. Harry H. Mittenthal served during WWII in the Pacific Theater. The Statement of Capt. Harry H. Mittenthal recounts his time as a Japanese prisoner of war, from 1942 to 1945. He describes the conditions of the various prisons he spent time in and the ships they were transferred in.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1298.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository