Finding Aid for the Wiley O. Woods Diary, 1944 November 26-1945 November 1


MS-2569

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Rachel Tinker, September 20, 2005.
Finding Aid written by: Rachel Tinker, September 20, 2005.
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 24, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: Wiley O. Woods Diary

Date/Date Range :   1944 November 26-1945 November 1

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
The Wiley O. Woods Diary, 1944-1945, consists of a photocopy of Woods' World War II diary. Woods wrote every day from November 26, 1944 to November 1, 1945. Woods' diary gives insight and understanding to flight groups' activities during World War II.

Call number: MS-2569

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
This collection was donated to Special Collections by Wiley O. Woods in July, 2002.
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.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Wiley O. Woods Diary, MS-2569. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

Wiley O. Woods served during World War II as a navigator of the 309th Squadron, 90th Bomb Group.


Collection Scope and Content Note

The Wiley O. Woods Diary, 1944-1945, is a copy of Woods' World War II diary. Woods wrote daily about activities, food, mail, missions, and loneliness. The diary covers November 26, 1944 to November 1, 1945 and his time as a navigator for the 309th Squadron.

Subject Terms

  • Woods, Wiley O.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Wiley O. Woods Diary, 1944 November 26-1945 November 1