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Ralph "Chalky" Schwenke (left), Clint Haakonstad (center), and Leo Keach (right) walking with parcels

 Collection
Identifier: P1987-040

Content Description

This black and white photographic print shows thee former prisoners of war after their release in 1945. These three men, Ralph "Chalky" Schwenke, Clint Haakonstad, and Leo Keach, were captured by the Japanese military at the Battle of Wake Island.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1946

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : black and white, silver gelatin ; 3.5" x 5"

Language of Materials

English

Title
Finding aid for P1987-040 Ralph "Chalky" Schwenke (left), Clint Haakonstad (center), and Leo Keach (right) walking with parcels
Status
Completed
Author
Owen Prout, Reference Archivist
Date
2025-05-07
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository

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