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Harold S. Fink Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0071

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of correspondence, naval documents, publications, and photographs regarding Harold S. Fink's time as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II and time serving in Saipan before being discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1945. Many newspapers and publications are photocopies.

Also included in this collection is an oversize scrapbook.

Dates

  • 1930-1981, undated

Language

The majority of material in this collection is in English. Some publications are in Japanese.

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

1 Linear Feet (1 half box and 1 oversize box)

Abstract

This collection contains material regarding the military career of Harold S. Fink, a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve who served during World War II.

Biographical/Historical Note

Harold Swenson Fink was born in Garland, Texas on September 16, 1903. He was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942 and served in Saipan before being discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1945. He earned his BS (1925) and MA (1929) from the University of Minnesota and his PhD (1936) from Princeton University. Fink began his professional career at Hibbing Junior College in 1934 and married Magnhild Esther Ordal of River Falls, Wisconsin on December 5, 1942. An internationally recognized specialist on the Crusades, Fink joined the University of Tennessee's History Department in 1946 and taught until his retirement in 1974. He was also deeply interested in local history and researched the subject extensively. Fink died on October 4, 1981 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as separate files among MS.1230, MS.1259, MS.1298, and MS.2012.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.

Related Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult:

  1. MS.0779, Harold S. Fink Papers, 1959-1970
  2. MS.1380, Harold S. Fink Papers, 1929 May-1969 March
  3. MS.1526, Harold S. Fink Report of the Trip of History Convention at Doha, Qatar, 1977
  4. MS.1585, "Foundation of the Latin State, 1097-1118" by Harold S. Fink, undated
  5. MS.1685, The Development of Royal Taxation in England and France in the Twelfth Century, 1929 June
  6. MS.1686, Henry II and his Plans for a Crusade, 1928 February
  7. MS.1687, A Criticism of the Chronicle of Guibert of Nogent, 1929 June

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