1951 antique COL D KINZIE japan APO FEC korean war LETTER LOT map torrington ct

1951 antique COL D KINZIE japan APO FEC korean war LETTER LOT map torrington ct. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. AI-assisted description-please review images carefully for accuracy and details. A compelling group of original 1951 Korean War-era letters written by Colonel D. Kinzie from APO (Army Post Office) Far East Command, Japan, to his daughter Carol Ann Kinzie in Torrington, Connecticut. The letters are written across August-September 1951 and offer a rich, personal look at postwar U.

Military life in occupied Japan during the Korean War period. Condition is typical for handled correspondence of the era, with expected folds, edge wear, and some envelope tearing. The letters are legible and well-preserved overall. Notable features of this group include.

Detailed personal correspondence from a father to his daughter, signed "Daddy" throughout. Mentions of daily life, weather, schooling, and family matters. Observations on Japan shortly after WWII, including cultural impressions and local activities. A particularly interesting inclusion: a printed "Map for Shoppers" and advertising sheet from Tokyo, featuring local businesses, restaurants, and services-an uncommon survival alongside personal letters. This is part of a larger Kinzie family archive, with additional related correspondence being offered separately.

A desirable and highly readable Korean War-era military correspondence group with strong genealogical appeal, as well as added interest from the included printed ephemera. Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition. CONDITION : See listing description and photos.