John H. Lawrence Collection
This collection features documents about John H. Lawrence and his fellow crew members of the 36th Tank Battalion in the 8th Armored Division. Most of this material centers around reunions of this Division following World War II. This collection includes battalion rosters, convention flyers, and several news articles.
Series I: 36th Tank Battalion Papers contains a 1987 roster of the 36th Tank Battalion and a 36th Tank Battalion schedule.
Series II: 8th Armored Division Conventions contains three different convention flyers for the 8th Armored Division.
Series III: News Articles contains several news articles, most dated after the WWII. One, however, was printed during the war and addressed to soldier's wives.
Dates
- 1943, 1975-1977, 1982-1987, 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 (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection features documents about John H. Lawrence and his fellow crew members of the 36th Tank Battalion in the 8th Armored Division.
Biographical/Historical Note
John H. Lawrence (1917-1998) was a member of the 36th Tank Battalion of the 8th Armored Division during World War II. He served in the European theatre during his time.
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