John Lee Swanson World War II Collection
This collection consists of three items demonstrating the impact of World War II on Middle Tennessee. With Second Army Somewhere in Tennessee by Gene H. Sloan documents the training of American troops destined for the European Theater in Middle Tennessee. The collection's two clippings document Camp Campbell (a POW camp in Middle Tennessee), and Pigeon Forge's annual Celebrate Freedom! event.
Dates
- 2001
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of three items demonstrating the impact of World War II on Middle Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
With the Second Army Somewhere in Tennessee was first published in 1956 by Middle Tennessee State College (now Middle Tennessee State University). Gene H. Sloan, the author, lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
No biographical information is available for John Lee Swanson.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two folders.
Acquisition Note
John Lee Swanson donated this collection to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections in August of 2001.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository