John and Grace Branch papers, 1928-1945, Date acquired: 00/ca/1998
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Branch, Grace
- Branch, John A.
- Extent:
- 0.63 Linear Feet
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
John and Grace Branch papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Collection includes letters and Victory Mail (V-mail) written by John A. Branch to his wife Grace while he was stationed with the Army in Europe during World War II. Also includes are letters written before the couple married, letters written while Mr. Branch was recuperating from war injuries, photos, and miscellaneous papers.
- Biographical / historical:
John A. Branch (b. 1908) served as an Army private in Europe during World War II. He earned a purple heart for wounds received while stationed in France. During his tour of duty in Europe, and while recovering from war injuries, Branch wrote numerous letters to Grace Gleaton, who later became his wife. Branch was admitted to the Florida Bar in December 1936. After his military service, he maintained a law office in Tampa for many years. Grace Branch (1904-1994) was appointed chairman of the Hillsborough County Historical Commission in 1949. She died in August of 1994 and was laid to rest in her childhood hometown of Lutz, Florida.
- Acquisition information:
Cecile and Andrew Callahan
Gift
- Arrangement:
Organized by type of material.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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:
John and Grace Branch papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
