John A. Stryker

Creator

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Identifier

20029792

Description

John A. Stryker is holding Japanese relics sent to Fort Worth, Texas from his son. The twenty-two year old Marine, Sergeant Louis B. Stryker is serving in the Southwest Pacific. He sent two large wooden boxes full of Japanese souvenirs. Included in the shipment was a 25-caliber bolt-action rifle that Mr. Stryker is holding, sniper sneakers, steel helmet, a bullet pierced canteen, mess kit, field glasses case, and a gas mask. Mr. Stryker is a rodeo and livestock photographer. He is dressed in a cowboy hat, suit, and a double breasted coat.

Archival Date

1944-02-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-329

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Cowboy hats; Neckties; Firearms; Gas Masks; Telephone