Robert Beeman papers,

Descriptive Summary

Title
Robert Beeman papers,
Date
1944-1946
Creator
Beeman, Robert
Extent
0.01 Cubic feet
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid prepared by Katie L.B. Henningsen
Preferred Citation
2011MS012 : [identification of item], Robert Beeman papers, 1944-1946, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
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Scope and Content
This collection consists of forty-two letters and photographs sent by Robert Beeman to his family. They include detailed and graphic accounts of his experiences aboard the USS Corry (DD 463) and the USS Compton (DD 705).

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Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
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