The Snapshots in Time Collection
Gallery: SMITH SCANS
Scanned from Navy veteran Joseph Smith's personal photographs, these images follow sailors and aircrewmen through occupied Japan, past bilingual air raid signs and Japanese notice boards, to a memorial wreath ceremony held at sea. Handwritten dates on the reverse sides, including Iwakuni in December 1952, anchor a private archive of service, loss, and affection.
Portrait of Joseph Smith, U.S. Navy Sailor, Korean War Era
Handwritten Caption, Reverse of Photograph: 'Day Before Take Off, Iwakuni,' December 26, 1952 (Smith Collection)
Memorial Wreath Ceremony Aboard Navy Vessel, Korean War Era - Lt. Bancroft Collection, Joseph Smith Interview Scans
Photograph Reverse Side with Handwritten Date, Joseph Smith Collection, Korean War
Three U.S. Navy Sailors in Front of Bilingual Air Raid Instructions Sign, Japan, Korean War Era
Portrait of Serviceman 'Stapleton' at US Base, Occupied Japan, Pre/Early Korean War Era
U.S. Navy Sailor Portrait Before Japanese-Language Signage, Korean War Era
U.S. Navy Aircrewman in Flight Jacket, Naval Air Station Courtyard, Korean War Era
