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Finding Aid for the Frank Gross Papers, 1950-1998


MS-2577

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 24, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: Frank Gross Papers

Date/Date Range :   1950-1998

Extent: 0.7 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection consists of clippings, programs, correspondence, awards, photographs, and an audio CD pertaining to Frank Gross's time in Korea and his musical career.

Call number: MS-2577

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Frank Gross donated these papers to the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library in February 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], Frank Gross Papers, MS-2577. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of seven folders divided into three series: Music and Musical Career; Photographs; and Audio Compact Disks.


Biography / History

Frank George Gross, nicknamed "The Saltwater Cowboy," was born on January 12, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He joined the Marine Corps in 1948, and he and several of his fellow soldiers formed a country band. When the Korean War broke out, he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion of the 7th 1st Division. Gross was seriously injured in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir (also spelled Changjin Reservoir) and evacuated to Philadelphia. He was separated from the Marines on October 31, 1951 and returned to playing country music. He has since written a number of well-received songs about his service in Korea.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of clippings, programs, correspondence, awards, photographs, and an audio CD pertaining to Frank Gross's time in Korea and his musical career. Most of his songs deal with his service in the Korean War and specifically the Battle of Chosin Reservoir (also spelled Changjin Reservoir).

Subject Terms

  • Gross, Frank George, 1930-.
  • Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Campaigns -- Korea (North) -- Changjin Reservoir.
  • Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American.
  • Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Songs and music.
  • Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Veterans.
Contents List
   

Series I: Music and Musical Career, 1950-1998
Box   1     Folder   1    
Programs from performances of Frank Gross's Work, undated
Box   1     Folder   2    
Clippings, 1950-1993
Box   1     Folder   3    
Correspondence, 1985-1990
Box   1     Folder   4    
Lyrics and Music, 1998
Box   1     Folder   5    
Awards, 1993-1998
   

Series II: Photographs, 1992
Box   1     Folder   6    
Photographs, 1992
   

Series III: Audio Compact Disks, undated
Box   1     Folder   7    
"Ballads Of Honor - Korea: Special war memorial benefit release," performed by John Carpino, undated