Edward D. Ball family papers, 1882-1976, bulk 1931-1955

Summary

Creator:
Ball family
Date:
1882-1976, bulk 1931-1955
Extent:
7 Linear Feet 13 document boxes, 1 half box, 1 oversized box, 2 oversized folders, 1 framed item
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Edward D. Ball family papers, ms2148, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, genealogical information on the Ball, Barksdale, Shivers, and other allied families, clippings, printed material, photographs, typed manuscripts of Ball's AP articles, World War II ephemera, unclassified military documents, postcards, and two 16 mm motion pictures of the war. The correspondence contains letters from Edward Ball to Lucy Shivers Ball during his service as an AP war correspondent while in London, England; France; and Germany. The correspondence also contains letters of the Barksdale family, Lucy Shivers, and Milner Shivers discussing family matters, daily activities, and news of friends or relatives.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Donald Ball, journalist and Associated Press (AP) correspondent during World War II, resided in Milledgeville, Georgia and Brentwood, Tennessee. Married Mary Lucy Shivers, daughter of Milner Smith Shivers and Lou Barksdale Shivers of Milledgeville and Eatonton, Georgia. The Ball's children included Edward Donald Ball, Jr. and Milner Shivers Ball.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Edward D. Ball family papers, ms2148, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.