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Eaton W. Bennett Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0374
Overview

The Eaton W. Bennett Collection consists of three folders, which contain maps of Okinawa, a History of the 233rd General Hospital (1945), and assorted materials such as a menu, bulletin, and maps.

Dates: 1945

Ferris Thomas Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0347
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.

Dates: 1942-1943, 1989

Floyd E. Lamb Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0366
Overview This collection documents the World War II service of Floyd Lamb. It contains military documents, correspondence, diaries, and photographs. Lamb’s two diaries include near-daily entries about activities, weather, food, and more between 1942 and 1945. Correspondence includes regular letters from Lamb to his parents and other family members written during his wartime service. Photographs show Lamb and fellow soldiers in camps and cities overseas as well as engaging in social activities during...
Dates: 1930-1978

Forrest O. Shoup "Tennesseeans at War" Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0289
Overview

This collection is a printed manuscript for “Tennesseans at War: World War II” written in November 1985 largely by Forrest Shoup. The publication was compiled as an effort by the Education Department of the Tennessee State Museum and was used in conjunction with their traveling exhibits program. As stated in the document's introduction: "Written for educators and their students, this manual will serve to acquaint readers with the contributions of the Volunteer State in World War II."

Dates: 1985 November

Forrest O. Shoup’s The Flawed and the Damned

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0215
Overview

A bound copy of The Flawed and the Damned, a publication written by Tennessee veteran Forrest O. Shoup in 1979 that examines the history and development of the Schutzstaffel (SS).

Dates: 1979

Frances Lovelace Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0340
Overview

This collection documents Frances Lovelace's World War II service in WAVES. It contains copies of photographs, an invitation to the launching of the USS Hitchiti, detachment papers, news articles about Lovelace, and a short manuscript by Lovelace penned in 1973 entitled "Crisis 1973."

Dates: 1943-1946, 1973

Frank R. Johnson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0383
Overview

This collection documents the World War II military service of Frank R. Johnson who served in North Africa and Italy. Included is Johnson’s personal diary as well as copies of letters and other papers from the time.

Dates: 1942-1946

Fred V. Brown Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0190
Abstract

This collection contains copies of photographs, copies of newspaper articles, and documents related to World War II veteran Fred V. Brown’s experience in the Pacific Theater of war.

Dates: 1940-1945

Freytag Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0037
Abstract

This collection gives a glimpse into the life of the Freytag family, a miltary family from Wartburg, TN. The collection includes correspondence, press clippings, photographs, and certificates regarding the Freytag children, Albert Jr., Fred, and Maxwell. Albert Jr. was enlisted in the U.S. Marines, Fred was enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and Maxwell was enlisted in the U.S. Army. All materials are photocopies, donated by the family matriarch, Ethel H. Freytag.

Dates: 1936-1944, undated

George Lawson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0098
Abstract

This collection includes a transcript of an interview with George Lawson, World War II veteran, and the subsequent news article written about his service.

Dates: 1986 August 20-29

George M. Valentine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0348
Overview

This collection documents the World War II service of George M. Valentine. It contains papers such as of newspaper clippings, a presidential citation to the 761st Tank Battalion, reunion and memorial service programs, and photographs, most of which are photocopies. It also includes a typed transcript of an oral history interview with Valentine conducted in 1987.

Dates: 1978-1987

Guy F. Landers Diary

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0256
Overview

A single handwritten diary (photocopy) of Guy Landers from his time in World War II. The diary includes short daily entries of Landers’ activities from August 1944 through July 1945 before and during his time on the USS Arkansas.

Dates: 1944 August 6-1945 July 31

Hal Holmes Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0307
Overview

This collection contains a copy of "Hal Holmes: The War Years--WWII," a biography of Holmes written by his wife, Margarette Harrison Holmes, in 1990. The bulk of the book contains photocopies of letters Holmes penned to his wife during his wartime service. Also included are photocopies of photographs and newspaper clippings in addition to biographical information about Holmes. The book is approximately 400 pages in length.

Dates: 1990 June

Hogins Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0016
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, press clippings, recollections, and ephemera collected by Evelyn Hogins concerning World War II. It also includes material concerning Evelyn's mother, Annie Hogins, and Evelyn's brothers: Clifford, Lawrence "Buster", and Marshall Hogins. The brothers all served in the U.S. military. A significant portion of the collection is comprised of photocopies.

Dates: 1942-1945, 1966, 1984-1991

Howard O. Lane Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0065
Abstract

This collection consists of a folder that contains letters and a transcription of the diary belonging to Howard O. Lane, bomber in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Dates: 1944-1945, 1981 March, 1984 December

Hubert and Bethel Whaley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0336
Overview

This collection documents the World War II service and experiences of spouses Hubert and Bethel Whaley. Included are correspondence, military documents, propaganda leaflets, and postcards from the time of the war. Also included is a typed manuscript by Bethel entitled “Reminiscences of World War II” written in 1991.

Dates: 1944-1945, 1991

Hugh H. Dossett Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0240
Overview A scrapbook compiled by Hugh H. Dossett of newspaper clippings throughout World War II. Many clippings document the military and personal activities of service members, including inductions, marriages, homecomings, and deaths, and many of these individuals are from east Tennessee or southeast Kentucky. Other clippings document national news of the war. Also included are three full issues of the following newspapers: The Advance-Sentinel (Jellico, Tenn.), June 15, 1945;...
Dates: circa 1941-1945

Hugh H. Talley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0213
Overview

These papers include photocopies of correspondence, news articles, and newsletters documenting Hugh Talley’s service with the U.S. Army, particularly during World War II.

Dates: circa 1940s-1980s

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World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- United States. 12
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Casualties -- United States. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care. 6
World War, 1939-1945. 5
United States. Marine Corps. 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American. 4
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy. 4
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany. 3
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, American. 3
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean. 2
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Van Buren County (Tenn.) 1
World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- United States. 1
World War, 1914-1918. 1
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan. 1
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines. 1
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