Arnold's Story: August 13, 1948

A lengthy letter from Bill Nevis to his son Arnold:

The Studebaker Champion was a popular car for its gas mileage and fresh style.

Bill suddenly loves the installment plans for buying a car, kitchen appliances, and office equipment. Inflation, however, is a big concern, largely due to the Cold War with the Soviet Union. He cannot get building permits to consolidate the warehouse and bindery or expand his current structure because the City has notified him they will purchase his land under eminent domain for their future convention center. We also learn that the East Coast branch of the company is thriving in New York City.

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Arnold's Story: May 26, 1946

On May 26, 1946, Arnold writes to his parents with photos of Korea and Koreans. I included scans of the backs of the photos because they had Arnold's comments and descriptions. He is later sent home on terminal leave starting August 7, 1946, as he calculates, and officially demobilized in mid September.

Easter Sunrise Service program cover, April 21, 1946, Chōsen Shinto Shrine, Korea

Easter Sunrise Service program, April 21, 1946, Chōsen Shinto Shrine, Korea

Arnold Nevis, April 21, 1946, Chōsen Shinto Shrine, Korea

U.S. Army Air Forces jeep, Korea, 1946

staff of U.S. Army Air Forces officers mess in Korea, 1946: Kim Nam Soo, Kim Kee Jay,
"Heimie" (kneeling), Kim Pang Sak, unidentified standing, unidentified sitting, and Chun Soo Man 

Korean man in traditional clothing, 1946

Korean woman carrying baby, 1946

Korean laborer with large, heavy load, 1946

Korean village and fields, 1946

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