Lyn Crost papers (Ms.2005.46)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Collection Overview
| Title: | Lyn Crost papers |
| Date range: | 1937-1996 |
| Creator: | Crost, Lyn |
| Extent: | 6.5 Linear Feet (6 records center boxes and 1 oversize box) 6.5 linear feet (6 records center boxes and 1 oversize box) |
| Abstract: | The Lyn Crost papers relate primarily to her experiences as a war correspondent covering the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe during World War II, and materials she used in writing Honor by fire. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, draft literary manuscripts, and scrapbooks of news articles written by Lyn Crost as a reporter for the Honolulu Star Bulletin. Also includes incomplete runs of the serials Go for Broke and the Puka Puka Parade, videocassettes of various movies and documentaries about the Nisei, and artifacts that include her World War II theater campaign ribbon and her war correspondent's hat. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | Ms.2005.46 |
