Samuel H. Waggoner Collection
This collection documents the World War II military service, and subsequent death, of Samuel H. Waggoner. Included is correspondence from Waggoner, particularly to his wife Anna, during his service as well as correspondence to Anna in the wake of Waggoner's death. The correspondence includes letters, greeting cards, postcard, and v-mail. Also included is memorabilia from Waggoner's service such as photographs, souvenir cards, booklets, and ephemeral items like patches, flags, and a hat.
Dates
- 1942-1949
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
1 Linear Feet (1 record box)
Overview
This collection documents the World War II military service, and subsequent death, of Samuel H. Waggoner. Included is correspondence from Waggoner, particularly to his wife Anna, during his service as well as correspondence to Anna in the wake of Waggoner's death. The correspondence includes letters, greeting cards, postcard, and v-mail. Also included is memorabilia from Waggoner's service such as photographs, souvenir cards, booklets, and ephemeral items like patches, flags, and a hat.
Biographical / Historical
Samuel Harvey Waggoner fought in the European Theater of World War II with the 91st Infantry Division, 363rd Regiment. He was born on May 14, 1922, to Myrtle Bailey and Alvis Waggoner in Union County, Tennessee. Waggoner married Anna Walker (1924-2014) in 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Army that same year, later fighting at Po Valley and being awarded a Purple Heart for his injuries. Waggoner was killed in action at Bologna, Italy, on April 17, 1945. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville.
Arrangement
This collection is in a single box with the material arranged across 23 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