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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 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 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