Joe Billig Photographs
This collection contains photographs taken by Joe Billig of himself and fellow soldiers training at Camp Phillips, Kansas, during World War II. There are 11 black-and-white photographs. The photographs do not include any captions or identifying information other than the location.
Dates
- undated
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Overview
This collection contains photographs taken by Joe Billig of himself and fellow soldiers training at Camp Phillips, Kansas, during World War II. There are 11 black-and-white photographs. The photographs do not include any captions or identifying information other than the location.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Billig was born on December 6, 1919. After enlisting in 1942, Billig served in the 94th Infantry Division with Company B of the 376th Infantry Regiment during World War II. Billig was married to Helen K. Billig (1921-2002). He died on January 27, 2003, and is buried in New Jewish Cemetery in Knox County.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
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