John Richards Diary and Correspondence
This collection consists primarily of a diary that John Richards Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee kept between April 6, 1917 and October 20, 1918. After warning his readers that "he or she who read these pages without my consent are cussed by me," Richards discusses his desire to fight in World War I, his admiration for classmates who have joined the Navy, seeing these new recruits off at the train station, his studies and activities at Central High School, cross-dressing in order to play pranks, and his feelings of loneliness. The collection also houses a number of letters discussing Richards' later career in the theater and various social activities.
Dates
- 1917 April 6-1940 May 23
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Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Abstract
This collection consists primarily of a diary that John Richards Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee kept between April 6, 1917 and October 20, 1918. After warning his readers that "he or she who read these pages without my consent are cussed by me," Richards discusses his desire to fight in World War I, his admiration for classmates who have joined the Navy, seeing these new recruits off at the train station, his studies and activities at Central High School, cross-dressing in order to play pranks, and his feelings of loneliness. The collection also houses a number of letters discussing Richards' later career in the theater and various social activities.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Richards Jr. was born to John and Margaret Richards in Tennessee on July 17, 1900. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BA on June 6, 1932 and went on to pursue a career in theater including at the Gateway Summer Theatre of Gatlinburg. Richards died in July 1986 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single box.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository