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Charles and Grace Bost Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2786

  • Staff Only

This collection includes WWII-era correspondence between Charles and Grace Bost as well as letters from friends of the family, especially other servicemen from the Springfield area. Also included in the collection are cards sent to the Bosts congratulating them on the birth of their daughter, Connie. Many of the letters between Charles and Grace have acronyms inscribed inside the envelopes.

Dates

  • 1942-1945

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

0.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection includes WWII-era correspondence between Charles and Grace Bost as well as letters from friends of the family, especially other servicemen from the Springfield area. Also included in the collection are cards sent to the Bosts congratulating them on the birth of their daughter, Connie.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Bosts lived in Springfield, Ohio during World War II. Charles entered the service in July of 1942. He entered as an enlisted man and rose to the rank of lieutentant. They had a daughter, Connie, born during the war.

Arrangement

Collection consists of five folders.

Acquisition Note

This collection was purchased on April 27, 2006

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