W. Ralph Lufkin Collection
This collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, and other documents on Wendell Ralph Lufkin's World War II experience with the US Army in the European theatre.
Series I: Correspondence includes several letters from Ralph to his family, especially his mother. Also included are several copies of V-Mail and a Mother's Day card.
Series II: Manuscripts by Lufkin includes four different personal recordings of Lufkin's war experience, particularly from his time in France and Belgium.
Series III: Research Documents from Mark Howard includes material from the US Army Military History Institute, two bibliographies, a proposal for an American Battle Monument.
Series IV: Other Materials includes an address by Chaplain Virgil A. Moore, a Thanksgiving Day Booklet, a copy of an Army Exchange Ration Card, and other photocopied materials, including photographs.
Dates
- 1941-1942, 1945, 1949, 1987, undated
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
0.1 Linear Feet (4 folders)
Abstract
This collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, and other documents on Wendell Ralph Lufkin's World War II experience in the European theatre.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1427
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