Edward Ferguson Devol Papers
Scope and Contents
These papers include an account of his student life at Washington and Lee University from 1940-1943, which mentions faculty members Fitzgerald Flournoy and Lawrence E. Watkin. There are also letters to his parents, documents, poetry and essays about his service in World War II, primarily in the European theater.
Dates
- Inclusive 1940-1946
Creator
- Devol, Edward Ferguson (Correspondent, Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Edward Ferguson Devol is an alumnus of Washington and Lee University's class of 1944 and a retired U. S. information agency official.
Extent
.66 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Edward Ferguson Devol on May 20, 1994.
Processing Information
Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (11/30/98)
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository