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10th Infantry, 5th Division Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2305
Abstract

This photograph, taken in 1941 in Wartrace, Tennessee, depicts the 10th Infantry, 5th Division training.

Dates: 1941

62nd General Hospital History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3225
Abstract

This collection houses a manuscript describing the history of the 62nd General Hospital and the lives of two soldiers, Jessie Smith and Thomas Bond, who served with the unit. This hospital company served in the European Theater of Operations in World War II from 1943 June 25 to 1945 August 1.

Dates: circa 1994

74th General Hospital Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0160
Abstract

This collection features papers, correspondence, and photographs from reunions of the 74th General Hospital.

Dates: 1942-1950, 1975, 1989-2001, undated

74th General Hospital Photographs

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Identifier: CSWS-0141
Abstract

This collection features 18 photographs and one postcard depicting various activities of the 74th General Hospital during World War II.

Dates: circa 1944

137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion Association Newsletters

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Identifier: CSWS-0076
Abstract

This collection houses four issues of the Shell And Flames, a quarterly newsletter distributed to members of the 137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion Association.

Dates: 1984-1985

306th Bomb Group Historical Association Directories

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3369
Abstract

The 306th Bombardment Group Historical Association, an organization founded to promote communication between veterans of the unit, published its first directory in April of 1984. Each of the two directories in this collection contain the names and addresses of each veteran arranged alphabetically, geographically, and by squadron.

Dates: 1984 April, 1986 June

314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division Reunion Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0027
Abstract

This collection consists of a scrapbook that was compiled for the 58th reunion of the 79th Infantry Division in September 2004. The scrapbook is titled 314th Infantry Regiment and 79th Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized), The Cross of Lorraine Division, 79th Infantry Division. An unattached article Withdrawal in Alsace is also included.

Dates: 2004 September 24-26, undated

360th AAA Searchlight Battalion History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3371
Abstract

In this report, Winfield E. Thompson provides a condensed history of the 360th AAA Searchlight Battalion, which served in the US Army from 1942 June 9 to 1944 December 15. The unit trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia and went on to participate in the North African and Italian campaigns, where they were charged with the illumination of enemy aircraft for the anti-aircraft (AA) defense of … cities. In 1944 December, the unit was dismantled and absorbed into other formations.

Dates: 1954 May 1

423rd Field Artillery Group Aerial Photographs

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Identifier: MS-3112
Abstract

This collection consists of a number of World War II-era aerial photographs of Bologna, Italy and surrounding areas, taken in March and April 1945 by the U. S. Army's 423rd Field Artillery Group. They show potential targets and the results of artillery shelling by American forces, including destroyed buildings and fields covered with craters.

Dates: 1945 March-April

455th Bomb Group Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3205
Abstract

This collection houses a compilation of papers documenting the 455th Bomb Group including military orders, photographs, and material showing the conception of the 455th Bomb Group Association. These papers provide a wealth of information about the strategic nature of the air war in Europe, the quality of life for pilots and crew members in combat, and the camaraderie of squads following the end of the war.

Dates: 1941-2006 (bulk 1989-2000)

525th Tactical Fighter Squadron Papers

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Identifier: MS-3044
Abstract

This collection contains materials relating to the 525th Tactical Fighter Squadron during World War II in the 1940s, including publications, histories, photographs, the diaries of S/Sgt. Virgil R. Embry and James L. Griswold, and the personal papers of First Lt. Jack Thornton.

Dates: circa 1940-circa 1949, 1992

“1277 Engineers: History of the 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion”

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0250
Overview

This collection is a single copy of the publication, “1277 Engineers: History of the 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion,” which belonged to World War II veteran Jack Agee.

Dates: circa 1950

A Brief History of Marine Air Warning Squadron Eight

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0036
Abstract

This collection consists of memoir titled, A Brief History of Marine Air Warning Squadron Eight by Ed. Farmer, written in 1984. It includes a history of the Marine Air Warning Air Squadron Eight stationed in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. The booklet includes maps and personnel rosters of the various operations of MAWS-8 as they landed in Okinawa.

Dates: 1984

"A Magic Moment" by Douglas and Mildred Norman

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0154
Abstract

Written by Douglas and Mildred Norman for the 40th Anniversary of World War II, "A Magic Moment" details Tennessee Technological University's history in the world wars and its participation. The Normans describe Tennessee Tech's efforts to house and accomodate returning WWII veterans and the conditions in which the small school worked to honor their veterans.

Dates: 1985 May 10

A Short Guide to Great Britain

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Identifier: CSWS-0131
Abstract

This collection features a single copy of A Short Guide to Great Britain, a booklet printed for U.S. military personnel.

Dates: circa 1945

Acker E. Young Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0299
Overview

The collection documents Acker E. Young's military service in World War II. It contains a scrapbook from Young's time in training as well as abroad in the European Theater of War. It also contains ephemera and memorabilia such as medals, awards, certificates, postcards, and commemorative stamps.

Dates: 1943-1946, 1990s

African American Military Photograph Albums

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Identifier: MS-2881
Abstract A collection of photographs of African Americans in or around Knoxville from 1941-1969. These photographs come from three photo albums, one being a Historical and Pictorial Review of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, a year book for the year 1941. It includes all of the soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg in 1941 and the different activities inside of the base. The second album is made up of images of a family that lived in or around Knoxville. The photos include group and individual...
Dates: 1941-1969

Air Defense and Warfare Publications

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Identifier: MS-3377
Abstract These three publications of the United States Air Force contain information pertaining to air strategy during World War II. The first, Air Defense in Theory and Practice: 1918-1945 by Denys Volan, provides a brief introduction to the development of conventional air defense tactics from the advent of auxiliary military air forces in World War I to their most prevalent implementation during World War II. The second publication, entitled Mission...
Dates: 1945-1946

Al Bravin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0094
Abstract

This collection includes various letters written to and by Al Bravin, a Mess Sergeant in the 3rd Division of the 47th Infantry, during World War II as well as news clippings featuring articles about his division's service.

Dates: 1941-1944, 1961-1963, 1981-1983, undated

Al Yeomans Map Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0079
Abstract

This collection includes maps of Central Europe, the Middle and Near East, Scandinavia, Austria, and Alaska as well as a regional atlas and a world map all dating from the early to mid 20th century.

Dates: 1916, 1939-1967, undated

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World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- United States. 326
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American. 126
World War, 1939-1945. 102
United States. Army. 93
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Tennessee. 83
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe. 82
United States. Navy. 56
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area. 56
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States. 47
World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence. 37
United States. Army Air Forces. 34
World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe. 30
United States. Air Force. 23
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care. 23
United States. Marine Corps. 22
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States. 19
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France. 18
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy. 18
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American. 16
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North. 16
United States. Army. Air Corps. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Periodicals. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Photography. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, American. 15
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean. 14
World War, 1939-1945 -- Tennessee. 14
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American. 13
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female. 13
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pictorial works. 13
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons. 13
World War, 1939-1945 -- Casualties -- United States. 11
World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan. 9
Rationing -- United States -- History. 7
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan. 7
World War, 1939-1945 -- Hospitals. 7
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women. 7
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941. 6
University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Maps. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- Submarine. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, German. 6
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States. 6
Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History. 5
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American. 5
Universities and colleges -- Tennessee. 5
World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines. 5
World War, 1939-1945 -- Press coverage. 5
Oral history -- United States. 4
Prisoners of war -- Germany. 4
Prisoners of war -- United States. 4
United States -- Armed Forces -- History -- World War, 1939-1945. 4
United States. Army -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc. 4
United States. Army Nurse Corps. 4
United States. Army. Women's Army Corps. 4
University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- History. 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Asia. 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy. 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines. 4
Germany -- History -- 1945-1955. 3
Photographs. 3
Soldiers -- Tennessee -- Correspondence. 3
United States. Air Force -- History. 3
United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 15th. 3
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. 3
United States. Army. Division, 80th. 3
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 30th -- History. 3
University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Alumni and alumnae. 3
V-mail. 3
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Burma. 3
World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps -- Germany. 3
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care -- Great Britain. 3
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, Japanese. 3
Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945. 2
Art. 2
Atomic bomb -- United States -- History. 2
Camp Forrest (Tenn.) -- History. 2
Correspondence. 2
Crossville (Tenn.) -- History. 2
Crossville Internment Camp (Tenn.) -- History. 2
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945. 2
Humboldt (Tenn.) -- History. 2
Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945. 2
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Participation, American. 2
Korean War, 1950-1953. 2
Louisiana -- History. 2
Military training camps -- Tennessee. 2
Oak Ridge (Tenn.) -- History. 2
Parachute troops -- United States. 2
Prisoners of war 2
Prisoners of war -- Tennessee -- Crossville. 2
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 2
United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 9th. 2
United States. Army. Armored Division, 10th. 2
United States. Army. Armored Division, 8th. 2
United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve. 2
United States. Navy -- Women. 2
Veterans -- United States -- Interviews. 2
Vietnam War, 1961-1975. 2
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