James William Lassiter papers, 1938-1945

Summary

Creator:

Lassiter, James William, 1920-

Date:

1938-1945

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James William Lassiter papers, ms2703, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence written by Lassiter while serving as a supply officer with the 25th Air Depot Group from his assignments in Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Guam. Written to his parents, Elwood G. and Georgia Salter Lassiter of Covington. The collection also contains correspondence to Lassiter from his parents and brother Luke, both during the war and while Lassiter was a student at the University of Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

James William Lassiter (1920- ) was an educator, and resided in Athens, Georgia. Mr. Lassiter served as a supply officer during World War II with the 25th Air Depot Group, U.S Army Air Force.

Related

Other descriptive data:

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

College students -- Georgia.
World War, 1939-1945.
Soldiers -- Georgia.
Universities and colleges -- Georgia.
Georgia -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950.

Names:

University of Georgia
United States. Army Air Forces
University of Georgia. Press

Places:

Newton County (Ga.)
Covington (Ga.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.

Preferred citation:

James William Lassiter papers, ms2703, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.