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Florine W. Harper Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0183

  • Staff Only

This collection contains the World War II correspondence, postcards, and news clippings kept by Florine W. Harper between 1942 and 1945.

Dates

  • 1942-1945

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains the World War II correspondence, postcards, and news clippings kept by Florine W. Harper between 1942 and 1945.

Biographical/Historical Note

Florine Watson Harper was born on May 6, 1917 in Thomaston, Georgia, to George Thomas and Ida Little Watson. She married Buford O. Harper in 1941 and worked with Thomaston Mills during World War II. Harper retired as a speech therapist in 1983. She died October 1, 2017 and is buried in Thomaston, Georgia.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1314.

Acquisition Note

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

Related Archival Materials

Interested researches may also wish to consult the Buford Harper Collection, CSWS.0182.

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