Eugene J. Holmes speech

Collection

Identifier: MS 0192

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Eugene J. Holmes speech is undated and photocopied. The speech recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war at O'Donnell, Cabanatuan, Davao, and Bilibid prison camps during the 1940s. The speech was given as part of the war bond drive.

Dates

undated

Creator

Holmes, Eugene J. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Eugene J. Holmes graduated from the University of Utah in 1940 and joined the United States Army. In July 1941, he was assigned duty in the Phillippines. Holmes was first taken prisoner at Bataan when the Phillippines fell to the Japanese.

Extent

1 Folder (0.25 linear feet)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Eugene J. Holmes speech is undated and photocopied. The speech recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war at O'Donnell, Cabanatuan, Davao, and Bilibid prison camps during the 1940s.