Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Phillip C. Edwards Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2005-0141

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consist of a scrapbook compiled by his wife, Virginia, plus a transcript of a 3 September 1945 letter describing the last cruise of the “Sand Lance” and memorabilia.

Dates

undated, 1938-1945

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Yeoman 3rd Class Phillip C. Edwards of Norwich, CT served on the submarine “U.S.S. Sand Lance” during World War II.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Yeoman 3rd Class Phillip C. Edwards of Norwich, CT, served on the submarine “U.S.S. Sand Lance” during World War II.

Arrangement

Series I: Papers (undated, 1938-1945)

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased in November 1996.

Separated Material

The following materials have been separated from the collection shelved separately:

1:4 Photographs.

Subjects

Connecticut (state) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Memorabilia Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Norwich (inhabited place) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Personal narratives Subject Source: Fast
Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
World War (1939-1945) Subject Source: Fast