Cornell Houston Papers
This collection consists of books, currency, maps, negatives, notes, photographs, and press clippings pertaining to Cornell Houston's service in the United States Air Force during World War II. Houston entered the war after graduation from the University of Tennessee in 1942. The military yearbooks show the his class of graduates in 1943. While enlisted, Cornell collected currency throughout his travels and kept many photographs of his fellow soldiers during that time.
Dates
- circa 1942-1945
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of books, currency, maps, negatives, notes, photographs, and press clippings pertaining to Cornell Houston's service in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Biographical/Historical Note
Cornell Houston was born in Clarksville, Tennessee and was the son of M.H. and Alice Houston. He graduated from Cumberland County High and the University of Tennessee in 1942. After graduation, Houston immediately entered active duty in the United States Armored Forces. After completion of a routine exercise at Fort Knox, Houston decided he wanted to transfer and become a pilot. He transferred to the Air Force and remained there for the entirety of his service.
Previous Citation
This collection was originally listed as a part of MS.1259. It was then listed as CSWS.WWII.1.0021 until receiving its current number.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections acquired this collection via the Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository