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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

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Manuscript and University Archives collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 24 hours is needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

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