John Parnell Bondurant papers, 1882-2002

Summary

Creator:
Bondurant, John P. (John Parnell), 1907- and Warren, Mary Bondurant
Date:
1882-2002
Extent:
7.5 Linear Feet 12 boxes, 6 oversized folders, 2 rolls
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Parnell Bondurant papers, ms3192, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of personal papers including materials from World War II used in his book, History of the 54th Air Service Group and the BIVA. Another book, History of the First Methodist Church, Athens, includes extensive biographical information of trustees and members of the church and there is some information about long time friends, UGA Dean William Tate and writer Wylly Folk St. John. Other materials include cash books and records from the R. L. Moss estate and minutes and cash book for Georgia Flow and Foundry Co., Inc., 1910-1931, which E. J. and John Boundurant were part of during this period.

Biographical / historical:

John P. Bondurant was a native of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, one of five children of Emmett Jopling and Martha Strong "Birdie" Moss Bondurant. He married Mary Claire Brannon (d. 26 April 2001) and they were parents of three children. Mr. Bondurant received a civil engineering degree from the University of Georgia and owned Athens Lumber Company for forty years. He served with the 54th Air Service Group, U.S. Army Air Force, in World War II in the China, Burma, India (CBI) theater.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Parnell Bondurant papers, ms3192, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.