Camp School Documents, Luftwaffe Documents, and Discharge Papers, 1940 August 27-1947 December 22
The first folder in this collection consists primarily of postcards and letters that Jürgen Sperber wrote to his wife and his parents while he was incarcerated in Camp Crossville, Tennessee. In them, he replies to news that his correspondents have conveyed earlier and reports on his life in camp. Among the subjects he discusses are his desire to see his family, the food in camp, his studies at the camp university, and his hobbies. This folder also includes partial translations of this correspondence, biographical information regarding Sperber, and photographs of Jürgen and Hanna-Lisa Sperber. The second folder houses documents showing Sperber's military service, his participation in Camp Crossville's school, and his discharge from the Luftwaffe. All of the documents in this collection are copies of the originals.
Dates
- 1940 August 27-1947 December 22
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
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository