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Veda Bateman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0261

  • Staff Only

This collection includes photocopies of photographs from Veda Bateman’s service with the American Red Cross during World War II. Also included are two buttons, one from the Red Cross, and with the Nazi Eagle insignia.

Dates

  • circa 1945

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 (1 folder)

Overview

This collection includes photocopies of photographs from Veda Bateman’s service with the American Red Cross during World War II. Also included are two buttons, one from the Red Cross, and with the Nazi Eagle insignia.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Veda Mae Maxwell Bateman was born August 8, 1921, in Canada to Veda Maxwell Bateman Eviston and Norman Bateman. Bateman earned degrees from University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University. She served with the American Red Cross in Europe in 1944-1945 and later in 1946 in Korea. She died February 18, 2017, and is buried in Knox County, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection is in one folder.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1881.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

Related Materials

An oral history interview with Dr. Veda Bateman regarding her service can be found in CSWS.0056, World War II Oral History Collection.

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