Sidney Samuel Thomas papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Sidney Samuel Thomas papers
Creator: Thomas, Sidney Samuel, 1923-2012
Inclusive Dates: 1943-1945
Language(s): English
Extent: 6 Linear Feet 11 document boxes, 1 oversized box
Collection Number: ms2988
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Sidney Samuel Thomas was a cryptographer during World War II with the 155th AACS Squadron, U.S. Army. He resided in Athens, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the correspondence of Sidney Samuel Thomas, a sergeant in the United States Army. The majority of the correspondence consists of letters written by Thomas while serving as a cryptographer in Cayenne, French Guiana to his mother, Mrs. S.S. Thomas, his sister, Mrs. Sybil Gunn, and his aunt, Mrs. J.H. McGraw. In his letters, Thomas describes his duties as a cryptographer, his daily routine, army life, as well as family and community issues in Athens. There is some mention of war news and politics, as well as numerous references to popular movies and books of the era. Also included are postcards, two scrapbooks, and some theater programs.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Sidney Samuel Thomas papers, ms2988, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Related collections in this repository are: Sidney Samuel Thomas letters, ms3030.

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Letters, 1943 February 18 - March 30

 

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Letters, 1943 April 1 - April 13

 

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Letters, 1943 April 14 - April 29

 

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Letters, 1943 May 1 - May 31

 

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Letters, 1943 June 1 - June 30

 

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Letters, 1943 July 1 - July 20

 

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Letters, 1943 August 9 - August 15

 

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Letters, 1943 August 16 - August 29

 

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Letters, 1943 August 31 - September 13

 

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Letters, 1943 September 15 - September 26

 

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Letters, 1943 September 29 - October 10

 

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Letters, 1943 October 12 - October 22

 

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Letters, 1943 October 28 - November 8

 

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Letters, 1943 November 9 - November 16

 

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Letters, 1943 November 15 - November 25

 

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Letters, 1943 November 27 - December 14

 

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Letters, 1943 December 15 - December 28

 

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Letters, 1944 January 1 - January 25

 

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Letters, 1944 January 28 - February 22

 

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Letters, 1944 February 24 - March 11

 

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Letters, 1944 March 13 - March 30

 

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Letters, 1944 April 1 - April 29

 

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Letters, 1944 April 26 - May 6

 

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Letters, 1944 May 7 - May 20

 

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Letters, 1944 May 22 - June 3

 

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Letters, 1944 June 4 - June 15

 

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Letters, 1944 June 17 - June 30

 

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Letters, 1944 July 1 - July 11

 

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Letters, 1944 July 15 - July 26

 

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Letters, 1944 July 27 - August 8

 

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Letters, 1944 August 11 - August 29

 

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Letters, 1944 September 3 - September 17

 

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Letters, 1944 September 16 - September 29

 

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Letters, 1944 October 1 - October 13

 

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Letters, 1944 October 15 - October 31

 

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Letters, 1944 November 2 - November 16

 

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Letters, 1944 November 18 - November 30

 

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Letters, 1944 December 17 - December 30

 

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Letters, 1945 January 2 - January 16

 

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Letters, 1945 January 17 - February 1

 

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Letters, 1945 February 3 - February 12

 

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Letters, 1945 February 16 - March 5

 

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Letters, 1945 March 6 - March 20

 

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Letters, 1945 March 21 - June 29

 

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Letters, 1945 July 6 - July 17

 

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Letters, 1945 July 19 - July 29

 

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Letters, 1945 August 1 - August 14

 

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Letters, 1945 August 20 - August 29

 

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Letters, 1945 August 31- September 16

 

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Letters, 1945 September 18 - September 30

 

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Letters, 1945 October 2 - October 18

 

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Letters, 1945 October 20 - November 4

 

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Letters, 1945 November 7 - November 17

 

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Letters, 1945 November 19 - December 6

 

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Letters, 1943 February 22 - June 27

 

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Letters, 1943 July 5 - December 31

 

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Letters, 1944 January 2 - March 5

 

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Letters, 1944 March 20 - July 13

 

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Letters, 1944 July 29 - October 10

 

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Letters, 1944 November 14 - December 31

 

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Letters, 1945 January 6 - March 7

 

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Letters, 1945 March 13 - October 11

 

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Letters, 1943 March 6, June 14

 

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Lecture Series, 1996 Joan D. Hedrick, Speaker

 

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The University of Georgia Columns , October 7, 1996

 

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Poster

 

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Poster

 

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Decorative plate (with Georgia buildings depicted)

 

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Additional material

 

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Postcards

 

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Theater programs and menus

 

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Letters, 1977

 

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Photographs

 

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Autographs

 

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Scrapbook, 1930-1939

 

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Scrapbook, 1930-1939

 

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Clothing

 

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Additional materials- unsorted correspondence recevied in 2002

 

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Additional materials- unsorted correspondence recevied in 2012