Edwin Best Collection
This collection features military documents, photographs, maps, and memorabilia from Edwin Best's service with the 618th Ordinance Ammunition Company in the European Theater during World War II. The material is arranged by format.
Series I: Ordnance School Papers includes notes from the publications division and ammunitions section of the Ordnance School.
Series II: Military Documents features several reports and ammunition listings from Best's divisions.
Series III: War Memorabilia includes ephemera and objects from Best's service.
Series IV: Publications consists of published items like books, manuals, and more.
Series V: Maps and Photographs includes photos from Best's time in France including Normandy and Bricqueville-sur-Mer (many of these are photocopies). Also included are maps of the area around Omaha Beach at Normandy, France and two sketched maps.
Dates
- 1914-1955
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 (9 folders)
Abstract
This collection features military documents, photographs, maps, and memorabilia from Edwin Best's service with the 618th Ordinance Ammunition Company in the European Theater during World War II.
Biographical/Historical Note
Edwin Best served during World War II in the Engineering Corps of the 618th Ordnance Ammunition Company with the U. S. Army. Best was stationed primarily in France during the war.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.2012.
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