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Frank Kos Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0164

  • Staff Only

This collection features material related to the 87th Infantry Division including multiple volumes of the newsletter, "Golden Acorn News", the book, 87th Infantry Division, and papers regarding reunions for the group.

Series I: "Golden Acorn News" contains volumes 15 through 28 of the group's newsletter published between 1971 and 1985.

Series II: Reunion Papers includes correspondence and other material related to reunion planning.

Series III is the book, 87th Infantry Division, published in 1946 in commemoration of the group following World War II.

Dates

  • 1946, 1971-1986, 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

0.75 Linear Feet (1 half box, 1 quarter box)

Abstract

This collection features material related to the 87th Infantry Division including multiple volumes of the newsletter, "Golden Acorn News", the book, 87th Infantry Division, and papers regarding reunions for the group.

Biographical/Historical Note

There is 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

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480