Ferris Thomas Collection
This collection documents the World War II service of pilot Ferris Thomas. Included VHS tape with featuring Thomas alongside papers such as certificates and news articles.
Dates
- 1942-1943, 1989
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
0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Overview
This collection documents the World War II service of pilot Ferris Thomas. Included VHS tape with featuring Thomas alongside papers such as certificates and news articles.
Biographical / Historical
Ferris A. Thomas served in World War II as a Captain in the Air Transport Command. He was born to Bruce and Bessie Thomas on December 12, 1912, in Maryville, Tennessee. At the outbreak of World War II, Thomas was operating the Knox-Flite Company - a flying school. Following the war, he flew for Kerns Bakery and owned a local airstrip, Montvale Air Park. Thomas married Ruth Wolfe Thomas (1918-1997), a fellow pilot and teacher. Both Ferris and Ruth were inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2018. Thomas died on April 2, 2001, and is buried in Knox County.
Arrangement
This collection consists of two folders.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1608.
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