United States v. John David Provoo Collection, 1900-2009, n.d.

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United States v. John David Provoo Collection, 1900-2009, n.d.

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The collection contains biographical information, correspondence, news clippings, photographs, and audiotapes. These materials were donated by Kenneth B. Thomson, much of them given to him by Robert B. Heer, a personal correspondent of John David Provoo. Most of the materials in the collection are related either to the Provoo family (John David and his parents and siblings) or to the trial. Biographical materials of the Provoo family include obituaries, news clippings, genealogical records, and digitally reproduced photographic prints.

0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box).

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7793766

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Provoo, John David, 1917-2001

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John David Provoo (August 6, 1917–August 28, 2001) was United States Army staff sergeant and practicing Buddhist who was convicted of treason for his conduct as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II. His conviction was later overturned and he became a Buddhist priest. As a Buddhist teacher, he went by the name "Nichijo Shaka."...

Thomason, "Stretch" (Butch Campbell).

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Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...