Collection ID: LMC 2532
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Summary

Creator:
Burgett, Glenn, 1914-1994
Abstract:
The Burgett mss., 1943-1946, consists of the correspondence of Lt. and military Lawyer Glenn A. Burgett.
Extent:
1 Box (1 standard)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Burgett mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Lt. Glenn A. Burgett of Greenwood, Indiana, joined the U.S. Army in 1942 to study military law. During 1944 he began practicing law while still studying and travelled to Richmond, V.A., Washington, D.C., and Fort Fisher, N.C. and continued to work for the military through 1945 in California and Washington, D.C. While working as a lawyer for the military, he also made a few trips to Hong Kong as part of government business.

Scope and Content:

This collection of correspondence spans the period of 1942-1946 and includes letters to Burgett's family. These letters detail the thoughts of an intelligent military officer and lawyer who played a unique role in the era of WWII. He discussed topics such as his schooling, various military court cases, social and family life, his perspective on the war, and his impressions of Hong Kong in 1946, as well as other similar topics.

Acquisition information:
Acquired: 2006
Arrangement:

This collection is maintained in its original order.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

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RESTRICTIONS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Burgett mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu