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James "J. D." Blankenship Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0058

  • Staff Only

This collection contains documents, correspondence, and photographs belonging to James David "J. D." Blankenship Jr., a private in the U.S. Army during World War II. Documents include several ration booklets and cards, military training booklets, copies of local Kingsport, Tennessee newspaper articles related to Blankenship's draft and entrance into the Army, and a photocopy of Blankenship's copy of "The 5th Division in France," an account of his division's movements during the war. Photographs are mainly images from Blakenship's time in Europe including scenery shots, a photograph of the Danube River, images of children and other American soldiers, and a large group of Nazi soldiers at a demonstration in Saarlautern, Germany.

Dates

  • circa 1940s

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

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains documents, correspondence, and photographs belonging to James David "J. D." Blankenship Jr., a private in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Biographical/Historical Note

James David "J. D." Blankenship Jr. was a private in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was from Kingsport, Tennessee. He joined the 5th Infantry Division on November 1, 1943 and served with the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as a file under MS.1230.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's 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

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480