Gus W. Dyer Collection
This collection contains Gus W. Dyer’s memoirs, essays, diary entries, and correspondence from his time serving in World War II. Most of the correspondence is between Dyer and his mother during his deployments to the Pacific Theater (Philippines, Australia, Japan, and more) between 1942 and 1945. The later correspondence, written in 1985, are memoirs of Dyer’s time in the war. Also included is an oral history of prisoner of war Gunner Roberts as told to Dyer.
Dates
- 1942-1945, 1985
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 (3 folders)
Abstract
This collection contains Gus W. Dyer’s memoirs, essays, diary entries, and correspondence from his time serving in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Biographical/Historical Note
Gus W. Dyer served as 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army and died Jan 25, 1993. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Danville City, Virginia.
Arrangement
This collection is housed in three folders, divided into the following two series:
Series I: Memoirs and Correspondence which includes all of letters, V-mail, memoirs, essays, and writings of Gus W. Dyer.
Series II: Oral History which includes “Gunner Robert’s Story."
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1259 and MS.1764.
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