Motion Picture MP2022-03
Administrative Information
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows activities primarily around Ashiya, Japan. It includes the following people: Captain Sleppy (Karp's roommate); Pappy Anglan (played a role in JAG); Susan Merritt (wife of Karp's Chief Master Sergeant, Steve Merritt, who also appears later); Major Bowers and Mrs. Bower; Captain Pickett; Major Chandler; Major McDaniels; Tech Sergeant Everett Parrish (who ran a store on base); Joe Capito; and Corporal Lehman. The footage shows Typhoon Ruth and its aftermath (October 14-15, 1951). It also shows Aphiya(?) after Main Street burned, and Miho. Coverage on on-base activities, such as the running of stores and warehouses, and a Christmas party.
SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.
SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.
This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.
To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov
Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.