"The Octofoil", undated
This collection includes various letters written to and by Al Bravin, a Mess Sergeant in the 3rd Division of the 47th Infantry, during World War II as well as news clippings featuring articles about his division's service. The correspondence includes a letter and V-Mails to his wife, Miriam, in New York; V-Mail to Bravin from his captain; a 1981 letter written regarding Bravin's receival of the Bronze Medal, and a 1983 letter to Bravin from Edwin H. Randel regarding his health. The news clippings include various articles about Bravin and others in his division.
Dates
- undated
Language
English.
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: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository