Special Collections Finding Aids
Publication Date
9-2-2021
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of photocopies of articles from various newspapers recounting the part played by the U.S. Army's George M. Jones (1911-1996) and his troops in the retaking of Corregidor, The Philippines, in 1945, and on Jones after his retirement. The collection includes a map of the Pacific Ocean used during Operation Crossroads, the atomic bomb tests in 1946, which has numerous signatures by participants, and a certificate of appreciation of Jones' service in South Korea from the Republic of Korea army.
Source Collection
Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Keywords
Jones, George M., 1911-1996.; Operation Crossroads, Marshall Islands, 1946--Map.
Recommended Citation
"MSS0424. George M. Jones collection finding aid" (2021). Special Collections Finding Aids. 101.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-findingaids/101
Date
2014 August
Rights Statement
Archival Statement
This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2026, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. This material is part of a digital archival collection and is not utilized for current University instruction, programs, or active public communication. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit a request to .
