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John B. Phelps Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0178

  • Staff Only

The transcript of an oral history interview with World War II veteran John B. Phelps along with a copy of Pictorial History of the 65th Infantry Division and several newspaper clippings. The interview is an account of Phelps' time serving in Germany and Austria in WWII, and specifically about the events portrayed in the Pictorial History.

Dates

  • 1944-1984

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

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 (2 Folders)

Abstract

The transcript of an oral history interview with World War II veteran John B. Phelps along with a copy of Pictorial History of the 65th Infantry Division and several newspaper clippings.

Biographical/Historical Note

John B. Phelps served in the European Theater of Operations in Germany and Austria during World War II with the 65th Infantry Division. Originally from New York, Phelps moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1979 upon retirement.

Arrangement

This collection consists of two folders.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as parts of MS.1298 and MS.1230.

Acquisition Note

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

Location

A copy of John B. Phelps' oral history interview is available on cassette tape in CSWS.0056, World War II Oral History 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