Hill Family Papers
Included is the correspondence from Robert H. Foster to his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Hill), mother (Ida Louise Hill ), sister (Dorothy Hill), and aunt (Mrs. Hollis Nunley) during his time served in WWII. Also included is a letter from Jean Brasfield to Mrs. Hill. There are a total of 45 letters, some originals and others photocopies. In his correspondence, he discusses life in the military as well as places he visited while on leave.
Dates
- 1943 April 28-1944 December 1
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
Included is the correspondence from Robert H. Foster to his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Hill), mother (Ida Louise Hill ), sister (Dorothy Hill), and aunt (Mrs. Hollis Nunley) during his time served in WWII. Also included is a letter from Jean Brasfield to Mrs. Hill.
Biographical/Historical Note
Robert Hill Foster Sr. was the child of Robert Foster (December 28, 1893-April 9, 1928) and Ida Louise Hill (March 4, 1898-February 17, 1974). He was born on November 9, 1923, two years after his sister, Dorothy Louise Foster. He and his wife, Bettye Jean Charles, were wed in 1946 after his service in World War II. Robert Hill Foster Jr. and his wife had two children: Robert Hill Foster Jr. and Hollie Nicole Foster. In 1950, he founded the Foster Funeral Home in Tracy City, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by correspondence recipient.
Previous Citation
This collection was originally listed as MS.2601. It was then listed as CSWS.WWII.2.0003 until receiving its current number. All material from the previous collection is contained within this collection.
Acquisition Note
This collection was purchased by Special Collections in 2004.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository