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Ben Franklin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0165

  • Staff Only

This collection conains three publication fromt the Fifteenth Air Force, wich was established in 1943 as part of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, European Theater. These three publications were kept by veteran Ben Franklin. The first publication documents the first 40 years of Fifteenth Air force 1943-1983, the second and third publications are Fifteenth Air Force “Sorties” from 1989.

Dates

  • 1943-1989

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 includes publications kept by Ben Franklin about the Fifteenth Air Force (established in 1943 during WWII). The first publication documents the first 40 years of Fifteenth Air Force 1943-1983, the second and third publications are Fifteenth Air Force “Sorties” from 1989.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information available.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as MS.1608.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee’s Center for the Study of War and Society.

Related Archival Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult: CSWS.0166, William Clark Collection

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