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Associated Press teletype story of V-E Day
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Associated Press teletype story of V-E Day | |
| Creator: Associated Press | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1945 May 7 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (3 rolls) | |
| Collection Number: ms179 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of three rolls of teletype news from the Associated Press dated May 7, 1945. The first story, K 68, was datelined Washington and begins... "President Truman was conferring with aides in the executive offices today as news was flashed to the world from Reims of the unconditional surrender of German arms." The last story, K 137, is an advance to be released the following day of King George's message of congratulations to General Eisenhower. In between are feature stories, chronologies of the war, cotton futures, and interviews. Preservation photocopies are included in the collection.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Associated Press teletype story of V-E Day, ms179, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.