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Anna Jones Cooper papers

2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)

(1929 – 1948)

bulk 1943-1945

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 1985.022
Creator(s) Cooper, Anna Jones
Acquisition

The Anna Jones Cooper papers were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Anna Cooper in1985.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Leslie M. Van Veen, December 2013.
Related Materials

J.D. Blackwell Papers (1939 – 1947)

Alumni collection (1926 – 2005)
Separated Materials See Nabb Center Staff
Abstract

The papers of Anna Jones Cooper document her involvement with Salisbury Teachers College alumni who were enlisted in the different branches of the military during World War II as well as her involvement as head of the STC Alumni Committee. Materials date from 1929-1948 with the bulk of the material dating from 1943-1945, and includes enlisted alumni biographies and addresses, correspondence, and printed materials that feature the enlisted alumni.

Biographical History

Anna Jones Cooper (1908-1985) was an assistant at the Salisbury State Teachers College (STC) library, and manager of the school bookstore; simultaneously she also helmed the STC Alumni Committee. As head of the Alumni Committee, she corresponded with students and alumni who were serving overseas during World War II.

Scope and Content Note

Series I: World War II Service Alumni, 1940-1945, documents the men and women from STC who served in varying capacities through correspondence and photographs.

Series II: Alumni Relations, 1929-1950, documents post-war materials on alumni including addresses, events, athletes, and correspondence to Mrs. Jones Cooper.

Arrangement Statement

The Anna Jones Cooper papers have been arranged into two series WORLD WAR II SERVICE ALUMNI and ALUMNI RELATIONS.

Folders are listed by their location in each box; any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entirety of the collection.

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Military History
    • Newspapers
    • Universities and Colleges
    • World War, 1939-1945
  • Corporate Names
    • Salisbury State Teachers College
  • Personal Names
    • Cooper, Anna Jones (1908-1985)

Inventory List

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Series I: World War II Service Alumni

Box 1

1. List, Enlisted State Teacher College Men & Women, 1940s

  • Myriad official and unofficial lists of S.T.C. men and women in the armed services, a set of them from a news bulletin

2.  Ledger, Enlisted State Teacher College Alumni Service Men, 1944-1946

  • A sparsely filled ledger scrawled with various names

  • An attached handwritten letter 

3.  Correspondence, To Anna Cooper From STC Enlisted Alumni, 1943-1945

  • Various handwritten letters from S.T.C. enlisted alumni from across the U.S. and overseas, including Kentucky, Florida, and Connecticut. Most addressed to Mrs. Cooper, with some exceptions, including one addressed to Dr. Blackwell.

  • Various post cards  from across the U.S. and overseas, including Paris, Georgia, and Mississippi

4.  Photographs, Service Men, 1940s

  • 5 headshots of enlisted men. Names include: James Kerr, Pvt. William C. Walsh, Lieut. B. D. Magg, Jacques Simson

  • Fighter plane image labeled: Lockheed “Hudson” (A-28-A)

  • Unlabeled fighter plane image

  • Image of Marcua Jocelyn Williams, 22 yrs, quartermaster, Princess Ann sailor in Atlantic

  • Image of Albert B. Atkinson with attached notice regarding graduation from Marine Corps School in Quantico, VA.

Subseries A: Biographical Information

5.  Lieut. James Wade Caruthers, 1940s

  • 2 newspaper clippings

6.  Pvt. William B. Chatham, 1940s

  • 1 newspaper clipping

  • Extendable postcard from Camp Wheeler, Macon, GA.

7.  George Clendaniel, Jr., 1943-1945

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Postcard from Italy

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Dr. Blackwell

8.  Joseph Birch Colgain, 1943-1944

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Spearhead Division postcard from Germany

  • V-Mail addressed to Dr. Blackwell

  • V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

9.  Samuel Colgain, 1943-1945

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Regiment postcard from Australia

  • V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

10. Homer L. Disharoon, 1940s

  • 4 newspaper clippings

11. Wilson Duncan, 1943-1945

  • 2 V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

12.  Lieut. John J. Eichnor, 1940s

  • 4 newspaper clippings

13.  Charles Lee Elliott, 1944

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

14.  Thomas Flowers, 1943-1947

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Postcard addressed to Dr. Blackwell

  • 2 V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

15.  Philip G. Haddaway, 1943-1945

  • 3 handwritten letters addressed to Mrs. Cooper

16.  Eunice Lee Harcum, 1936-1940s

  • 3 newspaper clippings

  • Headshot of Eunice Lee Harcum as Red Cross staff assistant in the Middle East, 1936

17.  Thomas H. Hardy, 1942

  • Headshot of Thomas H. Hardy, Sept. 17, 1942

  • Typed letter from Naval Air Training Center Public Relations Office pertaining to Thomas H. Hardy’s graduation from the Naval Air Training Center at Corpus Christi, TX.

18.  Milbourne Harrington, 1940s

  • Postcard from Wichita Falls, TX.

  • Handwritten letter from Army Air Forces Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA., addressed to Mrs. Cooper

19.  Robert M. Heatwole, 1940s

  • Patrol-Bombing Squad greeting card

  • Typed press release regarding Robert M. Heatwole’s complete tour of duty in the Atlantic

20.  Robert Atwell Hill, Jr., 1940s

  • 4 newspaper clippings

  • Typed press release regarding Robert Atwell Hill Jr.’s assignment to the Fort Worth Army Air Field

21.  Francis Hopkins, 1945

  • Postcard from U.S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD.

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Dr. Blackwell

22.  William R. Kent, Jr., 1942

  • Newspaper clipping

  • 2 headshots of William R. Kent Jr.

  • 2 typed press releases regarding William R. Kent Jr.’s service record

23.  Richard Lee Malone, 1944

  • 2 newspaper clippings

24.  Captain Walter L. McAllister, 1944

  • 4 newspaper clippings

25.  Eugene, Preston & Frederick Messick, 1940s

  • 7 newspaper clippings

26.  Sgt. Charles Franklin Mittleman, 1944

  • V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • Typed letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

27.  Ben William Nelson, 1943

  • V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • V-Mail addressed to Dr. Blackwell & Family

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

28.  Henry E. Nelson, 1943-1945

  • 4 postcards addressed to Mrs. Cooper. Locations include: Mt. Hood and Hood River Valley, Mt. Hoop Loop, OR., and Kingsway, London, UK.

29.  William Dennis Newcomb, 1943

  • 4 newspaper clippings

  • Greeting card from U.S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, attached headshot of William Dennis Newcomb

30.  Bryden E. Nixon, 1940s

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Alumni Association

31.  David Perry, 1940s

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Postcard addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • U.S.S. PC 487 greeting card

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

32.  John Howard Reed, 1943-1944

  • Postcard addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • 2 V-Mail addressed to Mrs. Cooper

33.  Richard P. Schallon, 1944-1945

  • Newspaper clipping

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Cooper

34.  Charles T. Schwatka, 1945

  • Newspaper clipping

  • Postcard addressed to Mrs. Cooper

  • UK greeting card

35.  Lieut. Samuel William Seidel, 1940s

  • 2 newspaper clippings

36.  Cpl. Margaret Sherwood, 1940s

  • 2 newspaper clippings

37.  Pvt. Lee D. Smith, 1942

  • 2 newspaper clippings

  • Greeting card

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas

38.  Lieut. David Somervell, 1940s

  • 3 newspaper clippings

  • Greeting card

39.  Lieut. Eugene B. Sterling, 1940s

  • Newspaper clipping

40.  James Pillard Thompson, 1942

  • Headshot of James Pillard Thompson

  • Typed press release regarding James Pillard Thompson’s service record

41.  Arthur Downs Ward, 1940s

  • 2 newspaper clippings

42.  Ardie W. Winters, 1942-1944

  • Greeting card

  • Postcard addressed to Mrs. Cooper

Subseries B: Printed Materials

43.  Press Releases, 1940s

  • Press releases pertaining to various ensign records

  • Typed personal narrative written by U.S. Marine Pvt. Charles B. Stokes

44.  News Clippings, Articles Listing Deaths, 1944-1945

  • 3 floppy disks, data unknown

  • Myriad newspaper clippings pertaining to Maryland service men deaths

45.  News Clippings, 1942-1945

  • Myriad newspaper clippings pertaining to Salisbarians in the war and combat across the globe

46.  News Clipping, Crisfield Times, 1943 July 23

  • Newspaper pages from the Crisfield Times on July 23rd, 1943 containing  servicemen directory

47.  Newspaper, Spoke, 1943 April 2

  • Newspaper pages from the Spoke on April 2nd, 1943

48.  Newspaper, Air Scoop, 1943 August 13

  • Full newspaper from the Air Scoop on August 13th, 1943

49.  Newspaper, 107th Pipeline, Vol. I, No. 8, 1943 December 22

  • Full newspaper from the 107th Pipeline, Vol. I, No. 8, December, 22nd, 1943 containing Christmas news and editorial musings

50.  Newspaper, The Mighty Moe, Vol. II, No. 2, 1944 March 24

  • Full newspaper from The Mighty Moe, Vol. II, No. 2, March, 24th, 1944 containing news and updates for and regarding the captain and crew of the U.S.S. Mobile

51.  Newspaper, The Mighty Moe, Vol. II, No. 3, 1944 April 18

  • Full newspaper from The Mighty Moe, Vol. II, No. 3, April, 18th, 1944 containing news and updates for and regarding the captain and crew of the U.S.S. Mobile

52.  Newspaper, Service Edition: The Federalsburg Times, 1944 September 1

  • Full newspaper from The Federalsburg Times, September, 1st, 1944 containing news regarding overseas troops

Box 2

1. Newspaper, Stars and Stripes, 1945 January 27 – 1945 February 25

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, January, 27th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, January, 28th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 19th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 20th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 21th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 22th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 23th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 24th, 1945

  • Full newspaper from the Stars and Stripes, February, 25th, 1945

2. Monograph, The Indian Head, 1947

  • Full issue from The Indian Head, Vol. XXVII, No. 8, August, 1947 containing news and updates for and regarding Second Division Association

  • Attached leaflet of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Second Division Association

Series II: Alumni Relations

3. Correspondence, To Anna Cooper From STC Alumni, 1947-1948

  • Handwritten invitation to social gathering addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper by the Social Committee, May 31st, 1948

  • Handwritten letter addressed to the publication staff of the STC by Harry B. Matthews

  • Handwritten reply letter addressed to Dr. Blackwell by Bob

  • Typed letter addressed to Ms. Ruth by Sgt. A.C. Christopher regarding his ventures abroad. Locations include: South America, India, and China

  • Handwritten letter written by Lynn J. Walter

  • Handwritten letter addressed to Ms. Cooper

  • Handwritten letter addressed to the publication staff of the STC by Margaret Evans

  • Typed letter written by Bob Porter

4. Announcements. Marriage and Birth, STC Alumni, 1940s-1950s

  • Myriad newspaper clippings regarding the weddings and births of various Salisbarians/ former Salisbury University/STC students

5. List, Commemorative Armed Services Bronze Plaque, 1947

  • List of names of veterans who attended Salisbury University on dedicated Armed Services Bronze Plaque

  • List of names of veterans who attended Salisbury University not on dedicated Armed Services Bronze Plaque

  • List of names on Honor Roll

  • Correspondence regarding initial establishment of the dedicated Armed Services Bronze Plaque

6. Alumni Events, 1940s-1950s

  • 4 typed invitations (and accompanying envelopes) to alumni STC dinner event

  • 2 typed and signed RSPVs

  • Typed letter addressed to Phillip by Anna Jones Cooper regarding alumni STC dinner event, 1944

  • Typed letter addressed to alumni by Mrs. Beulah Nock Allen regarding alumni STC dinner event, 1948

  • Typed letter addressed to alumni by Sara Collins Kelley regarding alumni STC dinner event, 1943

  • Typed leaflet regarding STC homecoming, 1946

  • Typed leaflet regarding STC alumni events, 1938

  • Typed letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper by Dr. Blackwell regarding Parent-Freshmen-Faculty Dinner event, 1948

  • 3 various event leaflets

  • Typed letter addressed to STC editor/STC by Dupree Jordan, Publicity Director at Crozer Theological Seminary, Chester, Pennsylvania regarding the story of enrolled STC graduate A. Edward Dougherty

  • Typed memorandum and order of registration to members of STC faculty

  • Attached Educational Bulletin No. 18, Educational Diagnosis, Ernest W. Tiegs

7. List, STC Seniors, 1940-1943

  • Myriad typed and handwritten documents and lists of faculty and members of STC senior student body from 1940-1943

8. News Clippings, STC Alumni Athletes, 1929, 1948

  • Myriad short news clippings regarding STC alumni athletes in the years 1929 and 1948

9. Alumni Address Information, 1945-1950s

  • Myriad postcards/address cards of STC alumni

  • Typed memorandum addressed to Mrs. Cooper regarding alumni change of address

  • Various typed documents regarding alumni changes of address

  • Various typed documents regarding alumni addresses

10. Financial Records, 1948

  • Postage envelope

  • Salisbury National Bank deposit notice from various STC faculty members, including Dr. Blackwell

  • Typed letter addressed to alumnus by Beulah Nock Allen regarding donation request to dedication of bronze armed service plaque

  • Handwritten financial notes

11. Alumni Office Stationary, undated

  • Various typed and handwritten forms, most blank

  • Handwritten document regarding students class plans on January 4th, 1946

  • Attached full newspaper from the Northeaster, Vol. 10, May, 1941

12. Unrelated Floppy Disks, 2002-2003

  • Various school documents related to former Salisbury University student, Mark Foglesong

 

 

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