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Hermon C. Sloan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2592

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of three poems by Sloan: "Long Overdue," "The Other Woman In My Life," and "That Girl Called Liberty." Also included is a biographical statement.

Dates

  • undated

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

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection contains three patriotic poems by Hermon C. Sloan, a World War II veteran, and a biographical statement.

Biographical/Historical Note

Hermon C. Sloan was born July 8, 1919, Knoxville, Tenn. He enlisted in the Navy on June 3, 1940 and attended basic training at Norfolk, Va. Upon completion, he volunteered for submarine duty and was sent to school in Connecticut. During World War II, First Class Electrician Sloan spent 53 out of 72 months in a war zone doing patrols in the South Pacific aboard the Salmon. He was discharged from the military on June 3, 1946, and returned to Knoxville where he worked as a police officer.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to Special Collections by Hermon C. Sloan on August 29, 2002.

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