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Camp Tyson Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3090

  • Staff Only

This collection houses papers documenting Camp Tyson, a military base located near Paris, Tennessee during World War II. It contains photographs of men at the camp, letters concerning camp business, official forms, an operational manual for barrage balloons, organizational documents, and Special Orders marked RESTRICTED.

Dates

  • 1941-1942

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

This collection houses papers documenting Camp Tyson, a military base located near Paris, Tennessee during World War II. It contains photographs, documents, forms, and manuals relating to camp operations.

Biographical/Historical Note

Camp Tyson was established in August of 1941 in Paris, Tennessee and lasted until the end of the World War II. It was a training camp for barrage balloons, which were used in the aerial defense of the coast.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Collection was purchased by Special Collections on March 2, 2007

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