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Identifier

Accession 1337

Inclusive Dates

1941-1944

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

500 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The William E. Dobbins Scrapbook is a World War II (WWII) era scrapbook that includes newspaper clippings about WWII largely pertaining to the Tenth Army Corp and the soldiers who fell, advertisements for purchase of war bonds, and articles concerning the Rhode Island semi-pro baseball League which was formed around 1942 which Bill Dobbins had aided in and concerning football star Irving “Shine” Hall, Jr. a halfback for Brown University and the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. Also, included are newspaper articles related to Staff Sergeant William E. Dobbins, V-Mail from friends and family during his service, and personal correspondence. Also included in the collection is a photograph included of William E. Dobbins in uniform ca1942.

Provenance

William E. Dobbins Scrapbook was given to the Archives by Alfred Pratt on April 16, 2008.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

William E. Dobbins Scrapbook - Accession 1337

LC Subject Headings

Dobbins, William E.--Archives; Dobbins, William E.--Correspondence; Hall, Irving A., 1913-1964; United States. Army--History--World War, 1939-1945; United States. Army. Corps, 10th; Philadelphia Eagles (Football team); New York Giants (Football team); Brown University--Football; Football players--Rhode Island--Providence; World War, 1939-1945--Casualties; Savings bonds--United States--Posters; Military history; Semi-professional baseball--Rhode island--History--20th century; V-mail--Specimens

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