Photographs of Lawrence S. Baker and The United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945, undated
This collection houses military records documenting Major Lawrence S. Barker's service in the United States Marine Corps (1942-1946) and United States Marine Corps Reserves (1946-1964). This collection also includes United States Marine Corps publications, commemorative objects and ephemera, as well as photographs documenting the 5th Marine Division's time in Japan and Major Barker's experiences in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The collection also includes a small amount of correspondence from Major Barker to his mother and his sister, Ruth.
Dates
- 1943-1945, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository