Carroll L. Cowart collection, 1918-1991, bulk 1943-1945

Summary

Creator:

Cowart, Carroll L.

Date:

1918-1991, bulk 1943-1945

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Carroll L. Cowart collection, ms2139, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence from Carroll L. Cowart to his parents from 1943-1945. Correspondence regards camp life in Louisiana and North Carolina training camps; troop movements in Europe; post war duties of the 354th at Camp Lucky Strike (France); and trips in post war Europe. The collection also includes some World War II ephemera; a copy of Combat History of 354th Inf. Regiment; and a copy of Cowart's memoir, titled Government Issue or the Story of One G.I. in World War II, written in 1991.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- Georgia.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, German.
Correspondence

Names:

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 354th
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 89th

Places:

Camp Lucky Strike (France)

Preferred citation:

Carroll L. Cowart collection, ms2139, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.