"Too Far East" production photographs and ephemera
Overview
Photographs and ephemera associated with the American military variety show in Korea, "Too Far East".
Dates
- Creation: circa 1951-1956
Creator
- Walsh, Bob (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff for retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 box)Collection includes 27 photographs, many of them annotated on the verso, a drawing, a program, clippings, and miscellaneous ephemera associated with Bob Walsh.
Biographical / Historical
"Too Far East" was a variety revue produced within the Far East Command of the United States Department of Defense in Korea by American Bob Walsh, with original music by 1st Lieutenant Art Keeney.
Bob Walsh, a Massachusetts native, attended Boston University until his withdrawal in 1948 to join the armed forces. He was initially noted for medical aptitude and sent to Fort Benning for training, but after his release to civilian life in 1949, he was recalled to active duty when the Korean conflict arose and assigned to a unit in charge of entertainment for the Far East Command.
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Custodial History
Ownership prior to this acquisition is unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2023MT-39. Purchased from Auger Down Books with the Frank E. Chase Bequest, 2022 December 22.
Processing Information
This collection was processed to a basic level with minimal rehousing, organization, and preservation. (Melanie Wisner, 2023)
Creator
- Walsh, Bob (Person)
- United States. Far East Command (Organization)
- Title
- "Too Far East" production photographs and ephemera, circa 1951-1956 (MS Thr 2249): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2023 January 31
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03525
Repository Details
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