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Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2632

  • Staff Only

The Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, c. 1944-1945 entitled You'll Go Places on This Team! is a personal memoir compiled by Jasper Bailey. The Memoir includes photographs, diary excerpts, articles, letters, records, and maps.

Dates

  • 1944-1945

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, 1944-1945, is a personal collection by Jasper Bailey of his World War II experiences entitled You'll Go Places on This Team!. Bailey flew 50 missions as a radio-gunner in Europe during World War II.

Biographical/Historical Note

Jasper Bailey flew 50 missions as a radio-gunner in Europe during World War II. He volunteered for 18 more missions in the Far East. He received several military decorations for his valor.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to Special Collections by Winston Bowling in September, 2004.

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