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Finding Aid for the "Tally Ho" Hannah/WWII War Dog Collection, 1942-2004 (bulk 1942-1945)


MS-2639

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 31, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: "Tally Ho" Hannah/WWII War Dog Collection

Date/Date Range :   1942-2004 (bulk 1942-1945)

Extent: 1.0 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection contains documents pertaining to "Tally Ho" Hannah, a military war dog in World War II. Included are correspondence relating to "Tally Ho," photographs, his discharge certificate, and newspaper articles. Also of interest is a Technical Manual for War Dogs and Tally Ho's dog collar.

Call number: MS-2639

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
This collection was donated to Special Collections in March 2005.
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], Tally Ho Hannah/WWII War Dog Collection, MS-2639. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two boxes.


Biography / History

"Tally Ho" Hannah was the Dalmatian of Walter Hannah, a resident of Danville, Kentucky. "Tally Ho" joined the service as a War Dog in 1943 and served for two years in North Carolina and Florida. He was discharged in 1945.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection contains documents pertaining to "Tally Ho" Hanna, a military war dog in World War II. Included are correspondence relating to "Tally Ho," photographs, his discharge certificate, and newspaper articles. Also of interest is a Technical Manual for War Dogs and Tally Ho's dog collar.

Subject Terms

  • Hannah, Tally Ho.
  • Dogs -- War use.
  • United States. Marine Corps.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Correspondence to Walter Hannah
Box   1     Folder   2    
Correspondence from Walter Hannah
Box   1     Folder   3    
Discharge Papers, related forms, and correspondence associated with discharge
Box   1     Folder   4    
Photographs
Box   1     Folder   5    
Newspaper clippings and War Dog Memorial Dedication Program
Box   1     Folder   6    
Technical Manual for War Dogs
Box   1     Folder   7    
Dog License
Box   1     Folder   8    
Framed Newspaper Article
Box   2     Folder   1    
Dog Collar