Clifford Prince papers, 1944-1969, Date accessioned: 2019-05-23
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Prince, Clifford, 1912-1999
- Extent:
- .5 Linear Feet 1/2 box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Clifford Prince Papers, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. http://purl.fcla.edu/fsu/WWII_19_0008
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection relates to Seaman Second Class Clifford Prince who was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and San Diego with the U.S. Navy during World War II. This collection includes letters sent to and from Prince's family, greeting cards, photographs, and documents.
- Biographical / historical:
Clifford Prince was born July 2nd, 1912. Prince was received his initial training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center from April to Mid-August of 1944 until he was transferred to San Diego until at least January 1945. His letters and documents reflect that he suffered from an ailment that prevented him from being cleared for overseas duty. He worked in various jobs during his service including kitchen work, Seaman guard duties, and mechanical work. He was able to see his wife, Irene, and the rest of his family only once during his service in June 1944. Prince and his family are from Amelia, Ohio and once he returned back home, he spent the remainder of his life there. Prince passed away on August 10, 1999 at the age of 87.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by Steve Jemison.
- Custodial history:
Transferred from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience to FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives in July 2022.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
- Terms of access:
All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Clifford Prince Papers, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. http://purl.fcla.edu/fsu/WWII_19_0008
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
