Robert Hooper Collection
Robert Hooper served during World War II in the European theater. This collection contains much of his correspondence - mainly addressed to his family - featuring his time in the service and describing some of his troop's movements. The majority of this material is photocopies.
Series I: Correspondence from Hooper contains several letters written by Hooper to Colonol Babcock, but most letters are addressed to his family and tell of his daily life in the service.
Series II: Correspondence to Hooper contains a few letters addressed to Hooper.
Series III: Other Correspondence includes two letters, one to "Walt from Whitey" and another from "Jiggs."
Series IV: Staplers Stories includes three different copies of Staplers Stories: Nos. 64, 67, and 163.
Series V: Other Documents contains an affidavit, a sermon, a business card, several envelopes, a receipt, and an ad for Yardley Hair Tonic.
Dates
- 1943-1945, undated
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
0.25 Linear Feet (5 folders)
Abstract
Robert Hooper served during World War II in the European theater. This collection contains much of his correspondence - mainly addressed to his family - featuring his time in the service and describing some of his troop's movements.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information 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