Max Snow teletype message and diary on the Second World War
Scope and Contents note
Contains the teletype message, dated August 15, 1945, from General Headquarters United States Army Forces, Pacific to General Douglas MacArthur notifying General MacArthur of "Japanese capitulation." There is also a transcribed copy of the diary that Max Snow kept during his service in the Second World War, dated from February 16, 1945 to April 17, 1945.
Dates
- 1945 February-August
Creator
- Snow, Max (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Max Snow teletype message and diary on the Second World War must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Max Snow (1916-1988) was an educator in Idaho. He served in the United States Army during the Second World War.
William Max Snow was born on January 29, 1916 to Douglas Arthur Snow and Annie Laura Gibbons. He married Rhea Marriott on August 23, 1939. Together they had three children. Shortly after their marriage, Max was called to serve in the United States Army during the Second World War. Max died May 6, 1988.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Contains the teletype message that declared the ending of the Second World War and the diary of W. Max Snow from his time serving in the military.
Other Finding Aids note
More detailed finding aid available in the repository upon request.
Custodial History note
Donated by Bruce M. Snow, Brad Snow, and Brent M. Snow in 2009.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Bruce M. Snow, Brad Snow, and Brent M. Snow; 2009.
Appraisal note
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.VII, August 2007). The diary of Max Snow provides insight into what life was like as a soldier during the Second World War. The collection also contains a historically important document.
Processing Information note
Processed; Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2009.
- Title
- Register of Max Snow teletype message and diary on the Second World War
- Author
- Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator.
- Date
- 8 December 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States