Robert D. Lenwell Collection
This collection documents the World War II military service of Robert D. Lenwell. The collection includes Lenwell's own remembrances of the war in the forms of a service diary and a memoir; photocopies of photographs and service records (including discharge certificate); newspaper articles; and publications.
Dates
- 1943-1946, 1992
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 (6 folders)
Overview
This collection documents the World War II military service of Robert D. Lenwell. The collection includes Lenwell's own remembrances of the war in the forms of a service diary and a memoir; photocopies of photographs and service records (including discharge certificate); newspaper articles; and publications.
Biographical / Historical
Robert Dean Lenwell was a coastguardsman during World War II. Lenwell was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 30, 1923. He was sworn into the United States Coast Guard on August 1, 1943. During his service he traveled a number of places such as California, Long Island, and the Panama Canal. On August 12, 1943, Lenwell married Betty Sharp (1924-2015). Lenwell was discharged from service on April 6, 1946. He had multiple jobs after his military service including a research plant operator and chemical lab technician. Lenwell died on February 23, 2007 and is buried in Sumter County, Florida.
Arrangement
This collection is in six 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