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Memorabilia from Switzerland, 1945 July 23-September 28, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
From the Collection:

This collection includes records from Horace Simpson Jr.'s service in the US Army and memorabilia from his time in Europe. Records include a promotion and his separation qualification record. Other documents of interest include newsletters from the Finance Replacement Training Center and the USS Gustavus, a substantial training guide from Fort Benjamin Harrison, and paperwork for his leave to Switzerland. Memorabilia includes information for soldiers visiting Europe as well as general travel guides and postcards. Also included is a wooden statue has a photograph of Simpson that has been mounted on wood and trimmed to shape.

Dates

  • 1945 July 23-September 28, 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: 0.5 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480