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John W. Bell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0269

  • Staff Only

This collection documents John W. Bell's participation with the IV (Fourth) Corps during World War II and after. Included is correspondence, newspaper articles, publications, and more from Bell's time during the war. Also included is material documenting the post-war activity of the IV Corps including newsletters, reunion material, and more.

Dates

  • 1940-1989

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

0.25 Linear Feet (11 folders)

Overview

This collection documents John W. Bell's participation with the IV (Fourth) Corps during World War II and after. Included is correspondence, newspaper articles, publications, and more from Bell's time during the war. Also included is material documenting the post-war activity of the IV Corps including newsletters, reunion material, and more.

Biographical / Historical

John William Bell was born April 9, 1909. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Army with the Infantry, Headquarters Company IV Corps. Bell was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 1945. Bell was married to Katherine Evelyn White (1910-2010). He died July 6, 1981 and is buried in Knox County, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of 11 folders. The material is arranged into two series: Personal Material, and Maps and Publications.

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.

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