PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM & LIBRARY 104 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
[email protected] 312-374-9333 John Patrick Smith Collection Creator: John Patrick Smith Dates: 1923-1961, [1942-1957] Quantity: 6 linear feet, 9 boxes Acquisition: Donated by Daniel Nolan, August 25, 2015; December 1, 2015 Identification: PMML ID# 800346, OCLC# 1028239657, Call# PAPERS 00325 Citation: [Document Title]. The John Patrick Smith Collection, [Box #, Folder #], Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Chicago, IL. Language: English Finding Aid: Andrea Martinez, 2018 Archival collections are stored at a remote archival facility. Please contact the Museum & Library at least 48 hours in advance of your visit to view an archival collection. Biographical Note John Patrick Smith, Jr. was born on February 20, 1913. He had three siblings, Richard, Rodney, and Anne Lee (Nolan). John Patrick Smith, Jr. lived with his father, John Patrick Smith, Sr. in Chicago before entering the Army on November 14, 1942. Smith served with the 48th Armored Division and the 7th Armored Division. Smith was stationed at Camp Polk [now known as Fort Polk], Camp Coxcomb, and Fort Benning. In June of 1944, Smith was sent overseas and stationed in England, Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. Scope and Content of the Collection The John Patrick Smith Collection includes letters, military documents, publications, photographs, newspaper clippings, and souvenirs related to the military service of Smith as a soldier in the 7th Armored Division during World War II. A large portion of letters in this collection are from Smith’s family and detail life at home in Chicago. Also included in this collection are materials from Smith’s post-war life.