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Sledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-2001

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 2001

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Accession: 13-032, 1978 - 2013

 Sub-Group
Scope and Contents

This accession includes some of Nicholas Holmes' correspondence with Eugene Sledge, dating from 1978 until shortly before Sledge's death in 2001. Most of the letters are from Sledge to Holmes, and discuss Sledge's book With the Old Breed and other World War II writings. Also included in the collection are newspaper clippings on Sledge's life and writings and book reviews With the Old Breed.

Dates: 1978 - 2013

Eugene B. Sledge Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0096
Scope and Contents This collection of materials, 1805-2017 (bulk 1946-2000), related to the military service and academic career of Eugene B. Sledge consists of correspondence, clippings, articles, book reviews, journals, drawings, photographs, slides, video cassettes, memorabilia, awards, and artifacts. Much of the collection concerns Sledge's experiences during World War II and the writing of his memoirs. Portions of the collection contain Sledge family genealogies, along with the papers of John Wesley Rush,...
Dates: 1805 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1946 - 2000