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J.L. McCanless papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: J.L. McCanless papers | |
| Creator: McCanless, J. L. (Jesse Luke) | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1942-1945 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet 1 half box | |
| Collection Number: ms2904 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Jesse Luke McCanless was a soldier with the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe, he resided in Canton, Georgia. He participated in the Normandy invasion, and travelled through France and Germany.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence from McCanless during his military service with the U.S. Army in World War II, to his father Leo McCanless, his stepmother Kathleen McCanless, and his Aunt Inez Doss, all of Canton, Georgia. From August 1942 - June 1944 McCanless wrote from various military training camps in the United States describing his training activities, the areas, and news of family and friends. After June 1944, McCanless wrote from England, France, Belgium, and Germany. His letters describe his trip overseas, the English countryside, the destruction in France, United Service Organization Shows, prices for commodities, V-E day and peace, his opinion of the German people, his duties questioning Germans to determine their role in the war, and his participation in the Normandy invasion and the destruction and casualties from the battle.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
J.L. McCanless papers, ms2904, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.