Yun Yau Kam Papers, 1939-1950s

Newspaper clipping, "Local men are commissioned in Reserve Corps," from unidentified newspaper, circa 1940s-1950s. Lists several men, including Yun Yau Kam, who have accepted appointments as second lieutenants in the United States Army Reserve.

Newspaper clipping, "Oahuan cited on Iwo Jima," from unidentified newspaper, circa 1940s. Describes Captain Yun Yau Kam's success in establishing the "Valor Theater," an open-air theater for troops stationed on Iwo Jima. Kam received a commendation…

Photograph of an unidentified United States Army soldier handing an object to Colonel Birdsong on Johnston Island, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Col. Birdso [Birdsong?], Commander of Johnson Island [Johnston Island]."

Oblique aerial photograph of Iwo Jima, circa 1940s.

Photograph of two United State Army soldiers helping three unidentified women from a vehicle in Hawaii, circa 1940s.Stamped on verso: "Official Photograph – Not to be published without authority of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 Hawaiian…

Photograph of United State Army soldiers at an outdoor theater on Iwo Jima, circa 1940s. The theater was established by Yun Yau Kam to help boost morale.

Photographic portrait of Yun Yau Kam in his Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) uniform, circa 1939-1940.