Clyde W. Kiker Collection on the 290th Combat Engineers
This collection, compiled by Clyde W. Kiker, contains material documenting the 290th Combat Engineers during and after World War II. Included is a typescript memoir entitled “Incident at Bernau [Germany]” by Guy deGrand (undated); a copy of “Reflections of a Combat Infantryman” by James Graff (1977); and a newsletter of the 290th Combat Engineers Veterans (1989).
Dates
- 1977-1989
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 (3 folders)
Overview
This collection, compiled by Clyde W. Kiker, contains material documenting the 290th Combat Engineers during and after World War II. Included is a typescript memoir entitled “Incident at Bernau [Germany]” by Guy deGrand (undated); a copy of “Reflections of a Combat Infantryman” by James Graff (1977); and a newsletter of the 290th Combat Engineers Veterans (1989).
Biographical / Historical
Clyde W. Kiker (1922-1999) served in the European Theater of World War II as a combat engineer in the 290th Combat Engineer Battalion.
Arrangement
This collection is in three 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