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Louise Atkinson Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3018

  • Staff Only

This collection houses Louise Atkinson's World War II era scrapbook. Atkinson lived in the port town of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and much of the scrapbook documents the military happenings of the time. Among the items included are numerous newspaper clippings of soldiers' weddings and news stories discussing the town of Prince Rupert. The collection also houses numerous letters written to Atkinson by well-wishers expressing their hope that she will soon be well of an unspecified illness.

Dates

  • 1942-1943

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

1.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection houses Louise Atkinson's World War II era scrapbook. Atkinson lived in the port town of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and much of the scrapbook documents the military happenings of the time.

Biographical/Historical Note

Louise Atkinson lived in the costal town of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, during World War II.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two folders.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.

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