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Robert C. Hornsby Narrative

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0185

  • Staff Only

This collection contains the personal narrative of World War II veteran Colonel Robert C. Hornsby. Hornsby wrote his narrative, "World War II Military Intelligence Activities in Miami, Florida" in 1986. The narrative recounts Hornsby’s time serving during World War II with the Censorship Team of Army Reserves in Miami, Florida, and then later as a Military Intelligence Officer.

Dates

  • 1986

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 (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains the personal narrative of World War II veteran Colonel Robert C. Hornsby.

Biographical/Historical Note

Robert Carlock Hornsby was born in Athens, Tennessee, in 1902. He served as a member of the Tennessee National Guard and the Army Reserve. He was called to active duty in 1941 and sent to Miami, Florida, where he served as a Postal Intelligence Agent. He died in 2002 at age 99. He is buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1314. Robert Hornsby was previously identified as Robert Hornsley.

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

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480