Harold L. Masden Collection
This collection contains personal items as well as publications that document World War II soldier Harold Masden’s experiences in the war, particularly related to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Among Masden’s personal material are his typewritten accounts of his military service record and memoirs of his time in the war. Also included are publications about Pearl Harbor as well as a 25-year run of the “Pearl Harbor-Gram,” a newsletter published by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
Dates
- 1940, 1964-1991
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet (19 folders)
Overview
This collection contains personal items as well as publications that document World War II soldier Harold Masden’s experiences in the war, particularly related to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Among Masden’s personal material are his typewritten accounts of his military service record and memoirs of his time in the war. Also included are publications about Pearl Harbor as well as a 25-year run of the “Pearl Harbor-Gram,” a newsletter published by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
Biographical / Historical
Harold Lamar Masden was born on February 9, 1921. Masden attended Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and enlisted with the U.S. Navy on November 16, 1939. Masden was on board the USS Maryland, working as a radio operator, during the Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Masden remained a radioman in the Pacific Fleet during World War II and continued to serve with the Navy until his retirement in 1960.
Masden married Ann Estelle Smith on April 5, 1945. His date of death is unknown.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series: Personal Material and Publications. The collection spans 19 folders.
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