Aubrey M. Roberson Collection
This collection of material documents the World War II military service of Aubrey Roberson who worked in communications at Harlingen Army Air Field (HAAR) throughout the war. Included in the collection are documents such packing slips, freight bills, and other receipts; two publications from Harlingen Army Air Field: a 1945 telephone directory and a yearbook for the Army Air Forces; and photographs of communications equipment at HAAR including various types of mobile radios and headphones.
Dates
- 1942-1946
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 (3 folders)
Overview
This collection of material documents the World War II military service of Aubrey Roberson who worked in communications at Harlingen Army Air Field (HAAR) throughout the war. Included in the collection are documents such packing slips, freight bills, and other receipts; two publications from Harlingen Army Air Field: a 1945 telephone directory and a yearbook for the Army Air Forces; and photographs of communications equipment at HAAR including various types of mobile radios and headphones.
Biographical / Historical
Aubrey M. Roberson was born March 28, 1907 in Florida. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed at Harlingen Army Air Field. He and Camille Denson Roberson (1905-1990) married in 1926. Roberson died in December 1991 and is buried in Knox County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection is in three folders.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1427.
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