John Crowe Collection
This collection features John Crowe's personal narrative, "Days in the Wild Blue Yonder." This narrative is an account of Crowe's time in service from 1943-1945 during World War II. The collection also contains papers and documents collected by Crowe about the 491st Bombardment Group and the crew of the B-24 bomber, "Renegade". Crowe completed his narrative in 1984.
Dates
- 1943-1988
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 (3 folders)
Abstract
This collection features John Crowe's personal narrative, "Days in the Wild Blue Yonder," written about his service in the European Theater during World War II.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Crowe served in the 8th Air Force, 491st bomber group, and was the copilot of the Phantom Renegade, a B-24 bomber from May through August of 1944. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1923. Crowe was also a graduate of the University of Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection consists of three folders.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1427 and MS.2112.
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