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World War, 1939-1945.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 95 Collections and/or Records:

Jeanne Pawloski Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0156
Abstract

This collection features photographs, papers, correspondence, and memorabilia from Jeanne Pawloski's service as a nurse with Detachment A of the 74th General Hospital during World War II.

Dates: 1943-1945, 1996, 2000

Jerome Kaufman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0120
Abstract

This collection includes several letters written to World War II soldier Jerome Kaufman, who served with the U.S. Navy, from his family and wife, as well as military documents from his service.

Dates: 1942-1945, undated

Jesse Saunders McMurry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2989
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs and other materials created and collected by Jesse Saunders McMurry while he was working with the Postal Service in England and France during World War II.

Dates: circa 1945

John H. Allen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0111
Abstract

This collection includes two maps of the China-Burma-India theater, headquarters documents, membership records of John H. Allen, a World War II soldier. Also included is Allen's journal of places and connected events and an interview transcript of Allen detailing his time serving in WWII.

Dates: 1941-1946, 1980, 1993, undated

John Karoly Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0279
Overview This collection consists of photographs, patches, letters, newspaper articles, and publications related to John (Gus) Karoly, a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II.The letters are written to Karoly during and after his time in the war. One publication, "Second Air Division Memorial, 8th U.S.A.A.F." (1963), contains information concerning the library memorial that Karoly was involved with establishing in Norwich, England. The other publication "Target: Germany"...
Dates: 1942 December 31-1971 July 29

John Lee Swanson World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2580
Abstract

This collection consists of three items demonstrating the impact of World War II on Middle Tennessee.

Dates: 2001

Kenneth J. Epping World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3339
Abstract

This collection houses the Bronze Star that Kenneth J. Epping earned during World War II and copies of the VFW edition of a four-volume set entitled Pictorial History of the Second World War.

Dates: circa 1939-1947

Kenneth L. Ross Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0134
Abstract

This collection features military records, correspondence, special orders documents, and war bonds from Kenneth L. Ross's service during World War II.

Dates: 1942-1945, undated

Knoxville First Lutheran Church Bulletin

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2573
Abstract

The Knoxville First Lutheran Church Bulletin, 1944, is one copy of First Lutheran Church's bulletin made for those in service and the congregation. The Bulletin tried to connect local service men and women while they were away, and to keep the local community informed.

Dates: 1944

L. W. Brinkman Maps

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0162
Abstract

This collection features several cloth maps of the landscape, sea, and wind patterns of Eastern Asia dating from World War II.

Dates: 1943-1944, undated

Leap Off/World War II CD-ROM

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2616
Abstract

The Leap Off/World War II CD-ROM is a digital collection of the history of the 404th Fighter Group that served with the 9th Air Force during World War II. The CD-ROM includes photographs and text.

Dates: 1944-1945

Lindsey Nelson Speech to the East Tennessee Historical Society

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0152
Abstract

This collection is a typed transcript of a speech given by Lindsey Nelson to the East Tennessee Historical Society. Nelson recounts his experiences leading up to and serving during World War II.

Dates: 1986 February 4

Lt. John B. Routien Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2546
Abstract

The Lt. John B. Routien Papers, 1944-1953, contains papers related to Routien's service in the U. S. Army. Included are promotion records, records of leave, health records, and reassignments.

Dates: 1944-1953

Lucille Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2589
Abstract

This collection consists of a July 25, 1862 letter from a paroled Civil War solider, military postcards from World War I, and a photograph and clippings from World War II.

Dates: 1862-1995; Majority of material found within 1940s

M. B. Bibee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2551
Abstract

The M. B. Bibee Papers, 1942-1946, consist primarily of correspondence to Bibee during World War II and letters of recommendation about Bibee. The collection also includes several poems written by Bibee as well as Navy newsletters.

Dates: 1942-1946

M. M. Torres Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2765
Abstract

This collection consists of three letters, dated March 6, June 10, and June 17, 1943. All three were written to Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Atlanta from PFC M. M. Torres, Jr., who was stationed in Smyrna, Tenn., with the 47th Command Squadron during World War II. In the letters, Torres complains about his assignment and discusses routine actions.

Dates: 1943 March-June

Marinell St. Clair Eldredge Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0129
Abstract

This collection features documents, news articles, and photographs from Marinell St. Clair Eldredge's participation in the 1945 Aviation Psychology Program Flight Project at the University of Tennessee. She was certified as a pilot for the U.S. Air Forces in 1945.

Dates: 1942-1946

Marion Cobb Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0121
Abstract

Collection includes 3 issues of a newsletter, Cobbie's Chatter, put together by World War II soldier Marion Cobb to provide updates to friends and family. Also included are two photocopied newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1944-1945, undated

Maude Brown Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2568
Abstract

The Maude Brown Collection, 2004, contains a letter written by Maude Brown to relatives who gave her a book about Oak Ridge during World War II. The letter describes some of Brown's remembrances of life in Oak Ridge during World War II.

Dates: 2004

Merrill Moore Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2505
Abstract

This collection contains three items related to Merrill Moore: a letter from Moore (dated February 1, 1946); an article about his sonnet writing; and a photograph of Moore.

Dates: 1946