William Beard Papers
Scope and Contents
The paper contain two scrapbooks, one limited to only clippings, the other scrapbook has newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, pamphlets, booklets, itineraries, newsletters, Navy Day event-related papers, bulletins, a poem, and a resume. Also included is a publication titled: “Men Make the Navy,” a series of 20 articles.
Dates
- Creation: 1919 - 1948
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biography of William Beard
William Beard (1873-1950) was a soldier, journalist, war correspondent, naval historian and long-time officer of the Tennessee Historical Commission and member of the Tennessee Historical Society. Beard was born on July 12, 1873, at Estill Springs, Tennessee, son of Captain Richard and Maria L. Dromgoole Beard of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In 1897, Beard, who was a former Vanderbilt quarterback, first applied the "Commodore" nickname as a staffer at the Nashville Banner. He enrolled June 25, 1898, with the United States Volunteers (U.S.V) and served as Quartermaster Sergeant 4th Tennessee, U.S.V. to November 1, 1898. William Beard married Ada Scott Rice on June 9, 1909. In 1943, he became an accredited Navy War Correspondent.
Full Extent
0.63 Linear Feet (1 letter Hollinger, 1 legal half-Hollinger)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The William Beard Papers, 1919-1948, newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, pamphlets, and other documents related to the United States Navy career of William Beard, 1873-1950.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the William Beard Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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