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Finding Aid for the Edgar Johnson Letters, 1917 December 4-1918 March 28


MS-2957

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Jason Roberts, November 30, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Jason Roberts, November 30, 2006
Encoded by: Jason Roberts, November 30, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Edgar Johnson Letters

Date/Date Range :   1917 December 4-1918 March 28

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection consists of three letters written from Newburn, Tennessee, between December 4, 1917 and March 28, 1918 by Edgar Johnson of Company E of the 306th Ammunition Train (81st Division). The letters are addressed to Johnson's wife, Etta, and daughter, Lila, and discuss camp life, life at home, and the possibility of returning home for a visit.

Call number: MS-2957

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Purchased by Special Collections.
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], Edgar Johnson Letters, MS-2957. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one folder.


Biography / History

Edgar Emory Johnson was born on February 27, 1890 to Charles and Josephine (Fry) Johnson. He married Etta (1889-1971) on December 12, 1906, in Gibson County, Tennessee and the couple's only child, Lila, was born on May 5, 1911. Edgar mustered into military service in Gibson County, Tennessee, on November 16, 1917. During the war, he served with Company E of the 306th Ammunition Train and participated in the Meuse-Argonne campaign. He was discharged on June 12, 1919 and returned to his wife and daughter. He committed suicide on March 9, 1930.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of three letters written from Newburn, Tennessee, between December 4, 1917 and March 28, 1918 by Edgar Johnson of Company E of the 306th Ammunition Train (81st Division). The letters are addressed to Johnson's wife, Etta, and daughter, Lila, and discuss camp life, life at home, and the possibility of returning home for a visit.

Subject Terms

  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, American.
  • Gibson County (Tenn.) -- History.
  • Soldiers -- Tennessee -- Correspondence.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Edgar Johnson Letters, 1917 December 4-1917 March 28