John R. Long Collection
This collection documents the World War II service of John Long who served on the USS Wilkes-Barre. The collection includes correspondence from Long to his family, photographs, military records and assignments, and publications such as the “Willie Bee,” a newsletter for personnel of the Wilkes-Barre.
Dates
- 1942-1954
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 Special Collections.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (10 folders)
Overview
This collection documents the World War II service of John Long who served on the USS Wilkes-Barre. The collection includes correspondence from Long to his family, photographs, military records and assignments, and publications such as the “Willie Bee,” a newsletter for personnel of the Wilkes-Barre.
Biographical / Historical
John Rufus Long Jr. was born March 11, 1914. He attended the University of Tennessee (1932-1936) and Vanderbilt University Law School (1936-1938). Prior to his military service, Long was a lawyer and served as the mayor of Springfield, Tennessee. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, primarily on the USS Wilkes-Barre. Long was married to Sarah Norton Long (1914-2004). Long died September 13, 1977 and is buried in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three topical series: Personal; Military; and Publications. The collection is in ten folders.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1298.
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