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Walter C. Johnson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0146

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This collection features a birth announcement created by Walter C. Johnson to announce the arrival of his daughter while he served in World War II. The announcment, formatted like a newsletter, includes information about his daughter and his wife's health alongside a timeline of significant events in the war during that month, August 1945.

Dates

  • 1945 August 15

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 a birth announcement created by Walter C. Johnson to announce the arrival of his daughter while he served in World War II.

Biographical/Historical Note

Walter C. Johnson Jr., of Chattanooga, Tenn., served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1259.

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