Robert Saveland papers, 1943-1994

Summary

Creator:
Saveland, Robert, 1921-
Date:
1943-1994
Extent:
3.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert Saveland papers, ms 3937, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of personal papers and clippings from WWII including a handmade box containing books on marine navigation. There are several WWII awards and medals. Some papers and published articles are included from Dr. Saveland's involvement in local geography and development.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Nelson Saveland was born in 1921 in East Cleveland, OH. He served in the US Naval Reserve during WWII participating in the Normandy landing at Omaha Beach. After the war, Dr. Saveland became a geography teacher in Kirkwood, Missouri. He joined the faculty of University of Georgia College of Education in 1968 teaching social science education until his retirement in 1985.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Robert Saveland papers, ms 3937, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.