Boyd Porter Collection
This collection contains military documents and photographs from Charles Boyd Porter who was deployed in the European Theater during World War II with the 253rd Armored Field Artillery. Documents in this collection depict military records and handdrawn maps displaying routes taken through Europe from 1944-1945. The photographs show groups of troops, many taken at training camps in the U.S., and a framed picture of the members of Battery A 187.
Dates
- 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
0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Abstract
This collection contains military documents and photographs from Boyd Porter who was deployed in the European Theater during World War II with the 253rd Armored Field Artillery.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of 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