Letter From Jim Bryan Jr. to the Parents of Elisha Smokey Stover Dated March 21, 1946

Name/Title

Letter From Jim Bryan Jr. to the Parents of Elisha "Smokey" Stover Dated March 21, 1946

Scope 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 Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2017.001

Source or Donor

Daniel M. Stover

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

August 1, 2024