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306th Bomb Group Historical Association Directories

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3369

  • Staff Only

The 306th Bombardment Group Historical Association, an organization founded to promote communication between veterans of the unit, published its first directory in April of 1984. Each of the two directories in this collection contain the names and addresses of each veteran arranged alphabetically, geographically, and by unit.

Dates

  • 1984 April, 1986 June

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

The 306th Bombardment Group Historical Association, an organization founded to promote communication between veterans of the unit, published its first directory in April of 1984. Each of the two directories in this collection contain the names and addresses of each veteran arranged alphabetically, geographically, and by squadron.

Biographical/Historical Note

Composed of four squadrons, the 306th Bombardment Group was activated in 1942 as a B-17 bomber unit. It participated in many of the major military offensives in France and Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge. Membership in the 306th Bombardment Group Historical Association was free to veterans of the unit and included the quarterly newsletter, Echoes, as well as the annual directory.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

These directories were donated to 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