John William Cain papers, 1920s-1960s
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Summary
- Creator:
- Cain, John William
- Abstract:
- The John William Cain Papers are predominantly comprised of photographs, but also contain his naval records, certificates of achievement, a small amount of correspondence, and travel memorabilia.
- Extent:
- 2 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.10190
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists largely of photographs, including albums and loose snapshots, documenting Cain's Navy service and travels in the mid-twentieth century, including World War II. The Personal Documents Series contains service record and other administrative or official Navy records and a few pieces of miscellaneous correspondence. The Photographs Series includes images of Cain and his family, as well as photos of his naval service to Japan and China.
- Biographical / historical:
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John William Cain (1909-1965) entered the U.S. Navy in 1924 and served in varying capacities until 1964. After being released to inactive duty in 1946 to attend college, he was recalled to active duty in 1950. He spent a good deal of time in China, Japan and Vietnam. He retired from the Navy in 1964 and died from mesothelioma in 1965. While he was not on active duty, he spent his time working on his ranch in Texas with his wife and two children.
- Acquisition information:
- The John William Cain Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2014.
- Processing information:
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Processed by: Janice Hansen, January 2015.
Accessions described in this finding aid: 2014-0051
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- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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[Identification of item], John William Cain Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.