"Remembering World War II" collection, 2005
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- St. Petersburg Times
- Abstract:
- Collection of personal narratives relating to World War II were submitted to the St. Petersburg Times' 60th anniversary commemorative section.
- Extent:
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
"Remembering World War II" collection, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Materials comprise of letter correspondence written by verterans, family members, and nurses recalling their personal memories. Some photographs, clippings, and a CD-ROM accompany the letters submitted to the St. Petersburg Times.
- Biographical / historical:
The St. Petersburg Times' complied a commemorative section for the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2005.
- Acquisition information:
- Ron Brackett, news director at the St. Petersburg Times, solicited letters to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
"Remembering World War II" collection, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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140 7th Avenue SouthSt. PetersburgFL33701USA
