Finding Aid for the Ted Carlson of Middleton, CT. Records, 1944-1947
MS- 3498
Collection
Processed by:
Katrina Deliramich, February 28,
2010
Finding Aid Written
by:
Katrina Deliramich
OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION:
Origination/Creator:
Ted Carlson
Title of Collection: Ted Carlson of Middleton, CT.
Records
Date of Collection: 1944-1947
Physical Description: 1.0
Linear Foot
Identification:
MS-3498
Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections
Library,
Knoxville, TN
Abstract: The Ted Carlson of Middleton, CT.
Records, 1944-1947, documents, letters, military documents, income tax
information and career information pertaining to Ted Carlson. Important events
in the life of Ted Carlson during his military career in the United States
Army. The majority of the collection is correspondence between Ted Carlson and
his family and friends.
RIGHT AND RESTRICTIONS:
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Copyright: The copyright interests in
this collection remain with the
creator. For more information,
contact the Special
Collections Library.
Acquisition Method: This
collection was purchased from a private manuscripts dealer in January 2006.
BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORY NOTE:
Ted
Carlson lived during the 20th Century. World War II was being fought
and ted Carlson was drafted into the United States Army. Franklin Delano
Roosevelt was in office as the 23rd President, during Ted Carlson’s
time in service. Ted Carlson lived through the depression and a tough economic
time for America. He constantly sent food stamps home to his parents when he
did not need them. The creation of the atomic bomb led to many catastrophic
events in history during this time period. FDR passed away while in office in
1945 and Vice President Truman took office as President. Victory was achieved
in 1945 as well and brought much happiness to ted Carlson. While in service Ted
Carlson was able to work mainly in the United States and continuously wrote home
to his mother and father. Unfortunately his mother passed away in 1947.
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE:
The
Ted Carlson of Middleton, CT Records 1944-1947 follow the life of Ted Carlson,
while in service to the United States Army during World War II. Letters and
military records are included. The majority of the records date from 1944-1945.
Series
I follows Ted Carlson’s life while attending Weselyen University and during his
drafting into the United States Army, through his correspondence to friends and
family. The majority of the documents are letters to and from his parents.
Correspondence to other University friends as well as military acquaintances
are provided. Ted Carlson’s suspicions he will be drafted even though he is
attending school are documented. Information on the draft procedure and his
movement through the United States with the Army are included in the
correspondence.
Series
II focuses on the military life of Ted Carlson. There are a variety of
documents from his original draft letter to his request to be let out of the
Army. Meal passes and medical records are included as well.
Series
III includes all documents pertinent to his attending Weselyen University as
well as Iowa State University. Meal cards, letter from the president and ID
cards document Ted Carlson’s life at school.
CONTAINER LIST:
Series I:
Correspondence of Ted Carlson, 1944-1947
Subseries
A. Letters to Ted Carlson, 1944-1945
Box
1 Folder 1: From Sam, 1944-1945
Folder 2: From Rob, 1944
Folder 3: From Bob, 1944-1945
Folder 4: From Al, 1945
Folder 5: From Chet, 1945
Folder 6: From Arvid and Dot, 1945
Subseries
B. Letters to Mother/Father, 1944-1946
Box
3 Folder 1: Letters to Mother and Father
from Ted Carlson, 1944-1946
Subseries
C. Letters from Mother/Father, 1944-1947
Box 4
Folder 1: From Mother and Father: 1944-1946
Folder 2: From Father: 1947
Series II: Military
Records of Ted Carlson, 1944-1947
Subseries
A. Correspondence to Ted Carlson, 1944-1947
Box
1 Folder 1: From G. Albert Hill, 1944
Folder 2: From Army Service Forces,
1945
Folder 3: From K. H. Layton, 1945
Folder 4: From Charles A. Tidd, 1946
Subseries
B: Correspondence from Ted Carlson, 1945
Box
2 Folder 1: To First LT. William Z.
Herman, 1945
Folder 2: Request for Discharge,
1946
Subseries
C. Other Military Records of Ted Carlson, 1944-1947
Box
3 Folder 1: Order for Preinduction
Physical Examination, 1944
Folder 2: Order to report for
Induction, 1944
Folder 3: Special Orders, 1944
Folder 4: Employee Inter-Plant Pass,
1945
Folder 5: Special Orders, 1945
Folder 6: Class A Pass, 1945
Folder 7: Commissary Card, 1946
Folder 8: Special Orders, 1946
Folder 9: Army Service Forces
Incoming Records, 1946
Series III: Other
Records of Ted Carlson, 1944-1947
Subseries
A. College Records of Ted Carlson, 1944
Box
1 Folder 1: Letter from Iowa State
College, 1944
Folder 2: Letters from Wesleyan
University, 1944
Folder 3: Iowa State College ID
Card, undated
Folder 4: Iowa State College Time
Card, 1944
Subseries
B. The Dayton Scientist Bulletin, 1946
Box 1
Folder 1: The Dayton Scientist Bulletin, 1946
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