Lloyd Hamilton Boyd Collection
The material in this collection documents the World War II military service of Lloyd Hamilton Boyd. Included are approximately 50 letters written from Boyd to members of his family in North Carolina; these were written while Boyd was stationed at Camp Cooke in California as well as overseas in the European Theatre of War (including from England, France, Belgium, and Germany). This correspondence is comprised of handwritten postcards and letters as well as V-mail. Also included are ration books, unused V-mail sheets, copies of newspaper clippings, an American Legion Medallion and other memorabilia.
Dates
- 1943 March 2-1945 May 23
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
The material in this collection documents the World War II military service of Lloyd Hamilton Boyd. Included are approximately 50 letters written from Boyd to members of his family in North Carolina; these were written while Boyd was stationed at Camp Cooke in California as well as overseas in the European Theatre of War (including from England, France, Belgium, and Germany). Also included are ration books, unused V-mail sheets, copies of newspaper clippings, and some memorabilia.
Biographical / Historical
Lloyd Hamilton Boyd was born December 30, 1924. He served with the US Army during World War II at the rank of technician fifth grade. He died January 18, 2000, and is buried in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Arrangement
This collection is in three folders. The material is arranged in chronological order.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository