Lester C. Walker World War II watercolors, 1944-1945

Summary

Creator:
Walker, Lester C.
Date:
1944-1945
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet (3 oversized boxes, 1 oversized folder B)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Lester C. Walker World War II watercolors. MS 2595. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Biographical / historical:

Lester Walker was an art professor, at the College of Idaho in Caldwell. On September 7, 1941, he married Alma (last name unknown). Shortly after the marriage, Lester entered the army in World War II. After the War, Lester and Alma moved to Columbus, Ohio so Lester could begin a Ph.D. program in art history. After two years Lester accepted a teaching position in Des Moines, Iowa. Finally, in 1951 Lester completed his Ph.D. and joined the University of Georgia's art department.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Lester C. Walker World War II watercolors. MS 2595. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.