Name/Title
Letter From Jim Bryan Jr. to the Parents of Elisha "Smokey" Stover Dated March 21, 1946Scope and Content
This is a copy of the letter that Jim Bryan sent to the parents of Elisha "Smokey" Stover following the end of World War II. The letter discusses Smokey Stover's life, the impact that he made in the lives of his shipmates, and the legacy that he leaves behind.Context
Smokey Stover was a naval aviator who was stationed aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and was lost during the American raid on Truk in February of 1944.Collection
Smokey Stover CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.001Source or Donor
Daniel M. StoverAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
August 1, 2024