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"Amazing Grace" by J. T. Witherspoon, 1980

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

This collection consists of one copy of "Amazing Grace" by J. T. Witherspoon written in 1980. This manuscript is 170 pages long and documents the history of Witherspoon’s ancestors and family through genealogical information, photographs, anecdotal stories, and more. Witherspoon’s life stories are included, particularly his time serving in World War II. He recounts the history of Company K 117th Infantry 30th Infantry Division. Witherspoon also recounts his time visiting the concentration camp at Buchenwald and includes a copy of a letter he wrote at the time (June 1945) detailing this visit.

Dates

  • 1980

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

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