William E. Austin Manuals
This collection features multiple training manuals, dated during the 1940s, used by William E. Austin and fellow soldiers while training for World War II. These manuals include basic training as well as technical and engineering instructions. The collection is arranged by manual subject.
Series I: Basic Field Manuals includes drill regulations, photograph readings, an engineering how-to, first aid instructions, and interior guard duty outlines.
Series II: War Department Technical Manuals contains manuals titled as Techincal Manuals, which include radio information, aircraft maintenance, and machine workings among others.
Series III: War Department Engineering Manuals include manuals titles as Engineering Manuals, containing reference data and camouflage techniques.
Series IV: War Department Various Manuals contains other War Department manuals, including watermanship, map and aerial photographs, sanitation procedures, and defense against chemical warfare.
Series V: Other Manuals contains manualsnot expressly related to the War Department, including radio repairs, a copy of Army Life, and a USAFI Information Bulletin.
Dates
- 1941-1946
Language
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 (1 half box)
Abstract
This collection features multiple training manuals, dated during the 1940s, used by William E. Austin and fellow soldiers while training for World War II. These manuals include basic training as well as technical and engineering instructions.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1314.
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