North Callahan’s “The Biggest Screwball Outfit in the Army”
A copy of North Callahan’s article, “The Biggest Screwball Outfit in the Army: The Recruiting Publicity Bureau of the United States Army Was a Beehive of Important Activity in World War II But Also at Times a Barrel of Fun,” which appeared in Officer Review.
Dates
- 1984 June
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Overview
A copy of North Callahan’s article, “The Biggest Screwball Outfit in the Army: The Recruiting Publicity Bureau of the United States Army Was a Beehive of Important Activity in World War II But Also at Times a Barrel of Fun,” which appeared in Officer Review.
Biographical / Historical
Horace North Callahan (1908-2004) was a journalist, scholar, and World War II veteran. Callahan graduated from University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 1930. He worked for several newspapers in Tennessee, Texas, and New York. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II where he directed recruitment publicity. Following the war, he earned master’s degrees from Columbia University and New York University, and he was Professor Emeritus of History with New York University.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1259.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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